The College Scholarship Applications successful candidate holds a PhD in agriculture, soil science, geo-ecology or related science with a background in crop production and / or soil science and expertise in using simulation models. Experience in developing process-based, numerical model at the interface soil-plants and in computer programming (C + +, C sharp) is a benefit. Ability to travel frequently to West Africa is expected and an excellent command of English or French is required. work experience in Africa would be beneficial.
This College Scholarship Applications position is a position that full and paid in accordance with German regulations for scientists at Post Doc level (TVL-13). Applicants with more than three years of experience in scientific research may be eligible for additional upgrades. The project will run for 4.5 years with an early stage of 6 months, commencing on August 1, or as soon as possible.
College Scholarship Applications Applications of handicapped persons will be favored when all other qualifications are equal. Female candidates are encouraged to submit their applications. Applications (CV including photograph, diploma/masters, statement of research interests and achievements) should be sent until May 20, 2011 to
Dr. Thomas Gaiser
C/o Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation
University of Bonn
D-53115 Bonn, Germany
Email: tgaiser@uni-bonn.de
For further information concerning the project visit the WASCAL website at http://www.wascal.org/. Additional information on our institute is published at http://www.lap.uni-bonn.de/home?set_language=en
Further Information
Application Deadline : 20 May 2011
