At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), we use integrated models to research how we can achieve a sustainable energy system and what it might look like. For this purpose, we develop a variety of highly complex and very detailed techno-economic models with which we consider local and global energy systems in an integrated way in order to support the progress of the energy transition in the best possible way. For this work, the understanding of global greenhouse gas emissions as well as the current and future distribution of land for the provision of renewable energies is of particular interest. Here, agriculture plays a crucial role as a producer of food and provider of bioenergy as well as a relevant emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Become part of our international research team and join us in taking a look at the interesting aspects of the agricultural sector as a building block of the global energy transition.

We are offering a

PhD Position - The Role of Agriculture in the Global Energy Transition

Your Job:

Support us in providing orientation knowledge for politics, industry and society for the success of the energy transition by joining our team in the topic area Global Emissions from Agriculture. You will work on the following crucial tasks:

• Identification and analysis of agricultural production systems, including regional conditions
  
• Identification of agricultural land use and quantification of emissions
  
• Modelling of the global agricultural sector with a focus on dual land use (e.g. Agri-PV) and future land use change
  
• Potential extension to forestry land and other land uses
  

Further tasks include:

• Conducting scientific research in the context of the global energy transition and the role of agriculture in it
  
• Modelling and programming of energy systems mainly with Python
  
• Supervision of students
  
• Participation in project meetings and cooperation with internal and external project partners
  
• Presentation of your research results at (international) meetings and conferences as well as publication in relevant journals
  

Do you find this topic exciting and enjoy modelling and analysing energy systems? Then apply! We welcome committed new colleagues who want to find solutions for the energy transition with us.

Your Profile:

• Above-average master’s degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural sciences with a technical focus, engineering or a comparable course of study
  
• Knowledge in agricultural topics and ideally in energy system modelling
  
• Experience with programming in Python and the use of geographic information systems (GIS)
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English required, knowledge of German is an advantage
  
• Strong teamwork skills as well as the ability to work in a cooperative environment
  
• Independent and analytical way of working

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! Contribute together with us to finding solutions for the energy transition. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated and international team in one of the largest research facilities in Europe
  
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure - optimal conditions for extensive systems analyses
  
• Best conditions for successfully working from home
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences
  
• A structured doctoral programme for you with a comprehensive range of further training and networking opportunities via the JuDocs doctoral platform https://www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
  

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.
We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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