2 PhD positions in related to Agirculture

Ph D positions in Hohenheim University, Stuttgart, Germany

1.Position vacant – Research Scientist – Agroecologist, Cropping
Systems Agronomist

Job Profile
Location :                     University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart,
Germany
Department:                  Agroecology of the Tropics and Subtropics
Position:                       75%
Tenure:                        3 years, extension of the term possible
Salary Range:   Wage group: 13 TV-L; Gross salary: Euro 26.000.- –
38.000.-
Application Close:         15th April 2008

The team of the department of Agroecology of the Institute of Plant
Production and Agroecology of the Tropics and Subtropics is seeking a
highly motivated scientist to initiate innovative field and greenhouse
based systems research that leads to understanding the impact of
land-use change on species, biodiversity and related ecosystem
functions and – services. The person will also contribute to develop
agricultural systems that enhances profitability whilst maximizing
efficiency of resource use, and minimizing environmental impacts. The
appointee will be responsible for planning, conducting, analysing and
publishing research.
This position involves close co-operation with scientists of the
Institute. A PhD in agronomy/
biology or related discipline with knowledge of tropical/subtropical
cropping systems is required.

Main Responsibilities

-           Initiate innovative and targeted field/greenhouse based
research leading to improvements in land-use planning and crop
management that enhances/maintains biodiversity/ecosystem services.
-           Collaborate and liaise with other scientists involved in
tropical crop management and land-use planning research.
-           Raise additional funding to set up an own working group.
-           Teach and supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students.
-           Communicate results to the public and international
science community through publications and conferences.
-           Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

-           Preparedness to participate in field-/greenhouse work and
to travel abroad.
-           Demonstrate good English and German communication skills
(both written and verbal) and be able to maintain collaborate
relationship with external researcher.
-           Proven ability to publish results of research.
-           Experience to initiate, plan, organize and conduct
innovative systems research.
-           Demonstrated ability in data management and statistical
analysis of data.
-           Ability to work independently and to manage a research
project and show effective team leadership.

Application incl. an motivation letter, a CV including the names of
two referees should be send to Prof. Dr. Joachim Sauerborn, University
of Hohenheim, Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in the
Tropics and Subtropics), 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.

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2.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE TROPICS AND SUBTROPICS

Chair of Rural Development Theory and Policy
Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller

Universität Hohenheim (490 A) D - 70593 Stuttgart .
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Stuttgart-Hohenheim, 28.02.2008
Telefon: +49-(0)711- 459-22175
Telefax: +49-(0)711- 459-23934
70599 Stuttgart Schloß Osthof Süd
UNIVERSITÄT HOHENHEIM
e-mail: manfred.zeller@uni-hohenheim.de

Doctoral Student Position for Agricultural Economists or Economists

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences in the
Tropics and
Subtropics, Chair of Rural Development Theory and Policy (Prof. Dr. M.
Zeller), University of
Hohenheim, has an opening for a doctoral student position to work in a
research project.
The research project is implemented in cooperation with the
International Food Policy
Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington, D.C. The position is for 2,5
to 3 years subject to
funding, with a starting date in April 2008 (or somewhat later). The
research will be carried
out on contract agriculture in the small farm sector, using
experimental research designs to
analyze the performance of alternative contractual arrangements. The
country of study will be
either in East Africa or Southeast Asia.
Successful candidates should have an outstanding Master´s degree (or
equivalent) in
agricultural economics, economics or related discipline, experience
with quantitative
economic techniques, proven interest in rural development policy
issues, excellent command
of the English language (preferably also German), and very good
computer skills. Proficiency
in other languages, work experience in developing countries, and
teaching experience, are
welcome additional qualifications.
We strongly encourage qualified women to apply.
Applications with cover letter, CV, scanned copy of transcripts,
should be directed to Ms
Contag (mail address: contag@uni-hohenheim.de) by March 15, 2008. Late
applications will
be considered if the position is not yet filled.
(Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller)


Zahid Nasir
Institut 470-c
Universität Hohenheim
70599 Stuttgart
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