PhD student (f,m,div) in the area of “Integrative urban macroalgae cultivation for human consumption”Full PhD

  • German, English

    Working Language

  • Großbeeren

    Location

  • 20 Nov 2024

    Application Deadline

  • 01 Jan 2025

    Starting Date

Overview

Open Positions

1

Time Span

01 Jan 2025 for 3 years

Application Deadline

20 Nov 2024

Financing

yes

Type of Position

Full PhD

Working Language
  • German
  • English
Required Degree
  • Diplom
  • Master
Areas of study

Environmental Science, Nature Conservation, Environmental Protection, Nutritional Science, Food Chemistry, Agricultural Science , Aquaculture, Fisheries , Horticulture, Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology

Description

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.

The following position is available in the Institute from January 1,2024, limited for three years withthe prospect of a one-year extension, within a BMBF-funded project “Food4Future”:

PhD student (f,m,div) in the area of “Integrative urban macroalgae cultivation for human consumption”

Reference number: 24/2024/4

The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, 65% of the regular working time. There is the possibility to conduct a PhD work in the frame work of the Food4Future consortium.

The project “food4future” is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the “Agricultural Systems of the Future” funding programme. Under the leadership of IGZ, nine partner institutions in Germany are working together on sustainable technological solutions for food production in urban spaces. Salt-tolerant food organisms such as macroalgae have a high potential to complement our diets and will be used for urban indoor cultivation in cooperation with brine suppliers, such as the Bad Saarow Therme in Brandenburg.

Tasks include

  • cultivation of different macroalgae and their associated microorganisms 
  • phycological experiments 
  • analyses of nutritional composition of targeted specimen
  • optimization of cultivation conditions and development of project designed cultivation approaches
  • presentation of the project at national and international conferences - including scientific as well as public stakeholders
  • writing scientific publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals 
  • supervision of bachelor’s and master’s students

We are looking for candidates with 

  • a master degree in phycology, plant physiology, aquaculture, nutritional sciences or another field related to the described tasks
  • proficiency or interest in macroalgal research
  • interest in innovative cultivation techniques 
  • fluent in the English language
  • good German language communication skills are an advantage
  • good scientific writing skills in the English language
  • interest in public outreach activities
  • open to travel for various short-term research stays- a driver’s license (class B) is of advantage
  • open, flexible and positive person, able to work in a team but also able to take the initiative
  • readiness to integrate into an international working environment

We offer

  • an inspiring and dynamic research environment, including state-of-the art research facilities 
  • very good conditions to develop your own scientific career and your network in the field of macroalgae cultivation
  • a successful, dedicated and team-oriented research group
  • participation in an innovative and transdisciplinary collaboration project with research institutions, companies and societal groups
  • flexible and family-friendly working time models and the possibility of mobile working (up to 50% of working time)

More information on about the IGZ you can find under www.igzev.de. For questions, please contact: Dr. Anna Fricke (fricke at igzev.de) or Prof. Dr. Monika Schreiner (schreiner@igzev.de).

We encourage a healthy work-life balance. The IGZ attaches great importance to equal opportunities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications. The IGZ embraces diversity in its workforce, and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, world view, disability and belief or ethnic origin. In an effort to increase the proportion of female employees in this area, we specifically urge women scientists to apply for the position.

Please send your application including a motivation letter, your CV, copies of academic certificates, and the names and addresses of two references by email to bewerbung at igzev.de in pdf format by November 20, 2024. Our postal address is: Personalbüro, Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, D-14979 Großbeeren.

Required Documents

Required Documents
  • Motivation letter
  • CV
  • Certificates
  • Transcripts
  • References
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