The Institute of Farm Economics of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, in Braunschweig is offering a half time position (50%) starting as soon as possible and limited until 31.12.2025 for a

Researcher (f/m/d)
agricultural economics

in the research project “Crop yield and optimized N fertilization in a changing climate (KlimaN)”.

Reducing the relatively high levels of nitrogen fertiliser use is a key factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Climate change, and in particular unexpected extreme weather events such as heat waves and severe droughts, place increased demands on farm management to achieve high fertiliser efficiency. Against this background, the KlimaN project is investigating how N fertilisation adapted to climate change can be implemented on farms and how climate change affects yields and the potential for increasing N efficiency. The work is being carried out in collaboration with the Thünen Climate Protection Centre.

Your task:

• statistical analyses of the impact of selected extreme weather events on crop yields based on existing yield statistics

Professional requirements profile:

• good University degree (M.Sc., Univ. Diploma) in agricultural economics or comparable disciplines, economic focus is an advantage
• very good knowledge and proven experience in multivariate statistics and proficiency in R
• experience in risk-related analysis
• experience in the use of weather data is an advantage

Personal requirements profile:

• enjoyment of scientific work in interdisciplinary project contexts
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• analytical thinking skills, critical judgement
• very good knowledge of English, written and spoken

We offer an employment in a stimulating scientific environment at the interface between science, politics and practice. The Thünen Institute offers a family-friendly environment, flexible working hours and the possibility for further training and qualification. The Institute is located on a large park-like research campus with leisure facilities (tennis, beach volleyball) and a kindergarten (parents' initiative).

We support the compatibility of work and family and are holders of the audit berufundfamilie certificate. To this end, the Thünen Institute offers, among other things, flexible working time models, a home office, and teleworking within the scope of the official possibilities. Part-time employment is possible in principle.

The respective employment relationship is based on the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). Remuneration is paid by pay group 13 of the TVöD.

The Thünen Institute promotes professional equality between women and men and, therefore, expressly welcomes applications from women.

The Thünen Institute is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are, therefore, expressly welcome. They will be given special consideration in the selection process.

Please contact Dr. Frank Offermann (Phone +49(0)531-596-5209, E-Mail: frank.offermann@thuenen.de) for enquiries about the position.

If you are interested, please send us your application documents including a letter of motivation, a Curriculum Vitae in tabular format (describing your education and professional career) and copies of certificates (Master's certificate, school-leaving certificate, etc.) preferably electronically as a single pdf document by 31.05.2024 using the keyword2024-106-BW-08 to the following address:

bw@thuenen.de

Dir. and Prof. Dr. Hiltrud Nieberg

Thünen-Institute of Farm Economics

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