Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V.
Location
Falkensee | Germany
Job description
With its work, the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) contributes to a better understanding of plant systems and thus to the development of sustainable and resilient horticulture. The IGZ conducts research at the interface between plants, humans, and the environment. In doing so, we address systemic and global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, urbanization, and malnutrition. We provide scientifically sound recommendations for healthy agri-food systems and sustainable interactions with the environment. The IGZ brings together a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. Employees with different backgrounds conduct research in national and international research co-operations. The IGZ is based in Großbeeren near Potsdam and near Berlin and is a member of the Leibniz Association.
To strengthen our team within the DFG funded project “Aquaponics optimization in a local climatic, economic and cultural context: maximizing the benefits of a circular bioeconomy for food production - AquaponicsOpti” we look for an enthusiastic and ambitious
The employment will be initially from September 1, 2024, until October 31, 2026. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, full time.
The scientist will be part of the research group HORTSYS-Controlled environment horticultural systems. One of the main areas in this research group is systems modelling related to environmental control and resource conservation in greenhouses and controlled environments. In the international DFG-administrated project AquaponicsOpti focusing on aquaponics (info at ), the IGZ participates as the core plant physiological partner within an international consortium of six partners from Sweden, Turkey, Taiwan, USA, South Africa, and Brazil. In AquaponicsOpti, we will use our scientific hydroponics and aquaponics systems investigating bottlenecks and finding solutions to the plant physiological aspects in aquaponics. A model-based planning tool (simulator) will be further developed and used to analyze system performances, improvements will be incorporated, simulation studies will be performed for location aquaponics specific system designs. As basis, plant physiological responses with water and nutrient uptake as core aspects will be analyzed in greenhouses and climate chambers, mathematical relations will be formulated and incorporated in the modelling framework. Activities in the AquaponicsOpti project are done in close cooperation within the international consortium, including common workshops, field visits, and exchange of researchers.
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