Postdoc - Characterization of the Dynamic Adaptation of Plant Structure under Agrivoltaics

Your Job :

• Characterize the diurnal and seasonal dynamics of changes in canopy structure under agrivoltaics
• Deliver 3-dimensional data on plant canopies using commercial and experimental plant phenotyping methods and develop approaches to extract quantitative plant traits from 3-D point clouds
• Understand the effects of dynamically altered light and precipitation patterns on selected traits of relevant agricultural and horticultural crops
• Provide feedback to the research consortium on optimizing the balance between energy harvesting by the agrivoltaics installation and plant development underneath
• Document the results and provide reports to the funding agency
• Exploit the findings of the projects for scientific papers and present the results to the scientific community
• Supervise students and student projects

Your Profile :

• Master Degree and PhD in plant sciences, plant biology, plant physiology, agriculture or other related disciplines
• Solid background in whole plant eco-physiology, plant growth and / or plant architecture
• Solid knowledge of methods to measure plant structure in the greenhouse and field
• Knowledge in using and interpreting 3D data from the PlantEye instrument is highly welcome
• Interest in working at the interface between applied and basic research
• Proven record of publications in a related field and the ability to summarize scientific results in project reports and journals
• Very good English communication and writing skills.

Our Offer :

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with :

• The candidate will work in an internationally recognized research group in this field offering the candidate the chance to develop their scientific profile
• The project has a basic research and applied dimension giving the candidate the opportunity to exploit the research results on various levels
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy supported by our Equal Opportunities Bureau
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• The Forschungszentrum Jülich ( is one of the largest research centers of Europe and offers a wide range of training and qualification programs.
• Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. Limited until , with possible long-term prospects.

Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer :

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin.

A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled.

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