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 BMEL-funded project “Reduction of nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions through processing crop residues in vegetable farming” we look for an enthusiastic and ambitious
Project Coordinator (f/m/div) in the Area of “N-Emission in Open-Field Vegetable Production”
Reference Number: 10/2024/4
The employment will be initially from the earliest possible date until March 31, 2027. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, 25% of the regular working time.
The project coordinator will be part of the research group HORTSYS-Controlled environment horticultural systems. One of the main areas in this research group is systems modelling and environmental assessment. In the national BMEL-funded project NemGem (“Verringerung der Lachgas- und Ammoniakemissionen durch Verarbeitung von Ernterückständen im Gemüsebau” - “Reduction of nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions through processing crop residues in vegetable farming”) focusing on the effect of green mulching on environmental effects, the IGZ participates as the lead partner within a consortium of four partners. In NemGem, we will use our experimental background to assess the yield effectiveness and nitrogen efficiency of upgraded white cabbage residues at the IGZ and at two demonstration farms. The successful candidate will coordinate the five work packages of NemGem.
Tasks include
- coordinating the overarching collaboration between the five NemGem work packages
- monitoring the coordination of experiments
- coordinating the consolidation of results
- coordinating data collection for reporting on air pollutants and GHG emissions
- data provision for life cycle assessments
- coordinating public relations, outreach, and knowledge transfer
- knowledge transfer into practice through field days for advisors and farmers
- planning, managing, and supervising experimental work
- writing publications and specialist articles
- presentation of results to stakeholders
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with the following qualifications and profile
- a master’ degree or diploma and preferably a PhD within the field of horticulture, crop science, or a related subject
- background within the field of vegetable production and environmental monitoring
- experience in scientific project management
- experience in data collection air pollutants and GHG emissions
- experience in scientific and/or applied horticulture
- strong communication skills to both internal consortium and external stakeholders
- English language communication on international level
- readiness to integrate into an international working environment
We offer
- participation in an international research project
- participation in a successful, dedicated, and team-oriented research group
- flexible and family-friendly working time models and the possibility of mobile working (up to 50% of working time)
- subsidy for the company ticket for local public transport or the Germany ticket
More information on the IGZ can be found at www.igzev.de. For questions, please contact Dr. Oliver Körner (email).
We encourage a healthy work-life balance. The IGZ attaches great importance to equal opportunities. The IGZ embraces diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, romantic orientation, religion, world view, disability, and belief or ethnic origin.
We prefer to receive applications citing the reference number sent by email in PDF format by April 7, 2024. Our postal address is: Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Personalbüro, Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, D-14979 Großbeeren.