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PhD Candidate - Site Specific Nitrogen fertilisation and Soil Mineralisation | |
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Workplace | Ettenhausen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland |
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Agroscope is looking for a: PhD Candidate - Site Specific Nitrogen fertilisation and Soil Mineralisation 100% / 8356 Ettenhausen The ’Digital Production’ Research Group makes use of information and communication technologies to solve a wide variety of challenges in the agricultural sector. The Group develops new data-based solutions for improving the efficiency and sustainability of production systems. In addition to the understanding of agricultural production processes, our core competencies lie in computer vision, demanding data analyses and modelling. Nitrogen fertilisation can be made more efficient with site-specific technologies. This project aims to optimise the individual fertiliser applications by taking into account soil mineralisation. Mineralisation models and innovative nitrate sensors will be evaluated for their suitability for practical application. About us The ’Sustainability Assessment and Agricultural Management’ Research Division develops decision-making bases to help policy-makers create optimal framework conditions for a competitive and multifunctional Swiss agricultural sector. The analysis of a wide range of data from the agriculture and food sector enables the identification of promising operating strategies and policy measures. The Research Division deals with issues concerning digitalisation in agriculture. Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER. | |
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We offerWe offer you a varied job in an interesting work environment as well as thorough training and a modern research infrastructure. Flexible working hours and good employee benefits are additional perks of the job.
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If this position interests you and you meet the requirements profile, we look forward to receiving your online application at www.stelle.admin.ch, ref. no. 9428. (English is not an official Swiss language, please choose German, French or Italian as correspondence language). Additional information can be obtained from Thomas Anken, in charge of the Group Digital Production by e-mail at thomas.ankenagroscope.admin.ch or by phone on N° +41 58 480 33 52 (please do not send applications to this e-mail address). Start date: 01.05.2024 or date to be agreed. This is a fixed-term post finishing on 31.12.2026. The Federal Administration is attentive to the different needs and backgrounds of its employees and promotes diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority. | |
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