Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e. V.
Postdoc (f/m/d)
Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e. V., New Bremen, Ohio, United States
The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin‑Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.
The position will be based in the Research Platform "Data Analysis and Simulation" within the Working Group "Ecosystem Modelling" under the project "Operational Copernicus Climate Change Agriculture Service". It aims to develop a next‑generation operational climate service for agriculture that integrates advanced climate data, modelling, and stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and climate resilience.
We offer a full‑time position starting
March 1st, 2026 , limited to
26 months, subject to final confirmation by the funding organization , with a possible 6‑month extension, based at our location in
Müncheberg .
Postdoc (f/m/d) 01-2026 Your tasks:
Integrate CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) emission data with crop modelling for Mediterranean agriculture
Assess climate‑smart fertilisation and multi‑stress adaptation strategies
Evaluate feasibility and define integration pathways for C3S (Copernicus Climate Change Service) applications
Support the C3S Agriculture Micro‑site and Mediterranean Demonstrator with agronomic insights and data
Your qualifications:
PhD in crop science, computational environmental science, or a closely related field with a focus on agricultural systems
Solid knowledge of crop modelling and/or data‑driven approaches for agricultural decision support
Robust experience with Python
Proven experience in managing and analysing large climate or environmental datasets
Excellent written and spoken English skills required
What we offer:
an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self‑reliance
classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV‑L) up to EG 13 (including special annual payment)
a collegial and open‑minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
company ticket
in‑house language courses in German
mobile working possible and flexible working hours, after consultation
ZALF promotes equality among all employees and welcomes applications regardless of ethnic, cultural, or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability, gender, or sexual identity. The filling of the position in part‑time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e‑mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number
01-2026 until 22 January 2026
to (see button e‑mail application below).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Dr. Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei , Tel. +49 (0) 33432/82‑334.
For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.
If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF),
Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany
Contact of Human resource management: personal@zalf.de
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The position will be based in the Research Platform "Data Analysis and Simulation" within the Working Group "Ecosystem Modelling" under the project "Operational Copernicus Climate Change Agriculture Service". It aims to develop a next‑generation operational climate service for agriculture that integrates advanced climate data, modelling, and stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and climate resilience.
We offer a full‑time position starting
March 1st, 2026 , limited to
26 months, subject to final confirmation by the funding organization , with a possible 6‑month extension, based at our location in
Müncheberg .
Postdoc (f/m/d) 01-2026 Your tasks:
Integrate CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) emission data with crop modelling for Mediterranean agriculture
Assess climate‑smart fertilisation and multi‑stress adaptation strategies
Evaluate feasibility and define integration pathways for C3S (Copernicus Climate Change Service) applications
Support the C3S Agriculture Micro‑site and Mediterranean Demonstrator with agronomic insights and data
Your qualifications:
PhD in crop science, computational environmental science, or a closely related field with a focus on agricultural systems
Solid knowledge of crop modelling and/or data‑driven approaches for agricultural decision support
Robust experience with Python
Proven experience in managing and analysing large climate or environmental datasets
Excellent written and spoken English skills required
What we offer:
an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self‑reliance
classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV‑L) up to EG 13 (including special annual payment)
a collegial and open‑minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
company ticket
in‑house language courses in German
mobile working possible and flexible working hours, after consultation
ZALF promotes equality among all employees and welcomes applications regardless of ethnic, cultural, or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability, gender, or sexual identity. The filling of the position in part‑time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e‑mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number
01-2026 until 22 January 2026
to (see button e‑mail application below).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Dr. Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei , Tel. +49 (0) 33432/82‑334.
For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.
If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF),
Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany
Contact of Human resource management: personal@zalf.de
#J-18808-Ljbffr