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Dear list members,
we are looking for a PhD student for conducting agronomic studies in the
Kilombero district of Tanzania. Interested students from Tanzania or
East-Africa are particularly encouraged to send their applications.
Further details are given below.
Regards,
Matthias
A PDF version of this advertisement can be downloaded at:
www.langensiepen.net/PhDPositionAgronomyEastAfrica.pdf
PhD position in Agronomy
The German collaborative research centre TR228 “Future Rural Africa:
Future-making and social-ecological transformation”
(www.futureruralafrica.de) combines expertise from the University of
Bonn, the University of Cologne and several partner institutions in East
and South-Africa to study emerging characteristics of social-ecological
transformation and future-making from different disciplinary perspectives.
Project A03, “Agro-Futures: Scales of variability, human-environmental
interactions, and patterns in agro-landscapes” is hosted by the
University of Bonn and currently offers a PhD scholarship for a period
of 40 months from September 2018 until December 2021.
Scholarship for a Doctoral Researcher (f/m) (Agronomy)
Expected experience:
* University degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) with an above-average grade in
agronomy or related field
* Experience in agronomic field and laboratory work. Experience with
rice production systems is an asset
* Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods to rural areas
of Tanzania
* Good English communication skills. Knowledge of Swahili will be an asset.
* Interest in cooperating in an interdisciplinary African/German team.
* Knowledge in statistical analysis of agronomic data
* Experience in crop modelling would be an asset
Task description:
* Categorize farmland (lowland rice) productivity and resource-use dynamics
* Analyse crop phenology, growth, and yields (mainly rice) in different
farm types
* Determine plant and soil nutrient dynamics
* Assess water and nutrient use efficiencies
* Statistically analyse field data with Excel and R
* Interpret results in the context of linked hydrological and
socio-economic studies
* Regular exchanges with researcher of the collaborative research centre
* Present results on conferences and publish scientific articles
Benefits:
* Monthly payment of 1250 Euros for up to 40 months
* Coverage of international travel and health insurance costs
* Registration as a PhD student in the Bonn Graduate School
* Access to library services and advanced laboratories in Bonn
Application:
Submit an English-language application in one single PDF file to Prof.
Mathias Becker (mathias.becker@uni- bonn.de) until 1. July 2018. The
application must include (1) a motivation letter, (2) curriculum vitae,
(3) academic certificates and transcripts, (4) list of publications, and
(5) names and contact details of two referees.
The University of Bonn is an equal opportunity employer.
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