Scientist (f,m,d) in the area Resource-Efficient Controlled Environment Horticulture

Published on: 21.07.2026

Designation: Wissenschaftler*in Modellierung
Provider: Leibniz-Institut für Gartenbauwissenschaften (IGZ) e.V.
Provider's website: https://igzev.de/karriere/stellenanzeigen
Requirements: abgeschlossenes Master-/Diplomstudium mit Promotion
Employment from: 01.01.2027
Duration of Employment: 36 Monate
Place of work: Großbeeren
Payment: bis zur EG 13 TV-L
Application documents: Please submit a cover letter outlining your motivation and research interests, a detailed CV including a list of publications, copies of your academic certificates, up to three representative publications, a max. 2-page research statement describing your planned research programme and its alignment with the research strategy of the group, and the contact details of two references.
Mail: bewerbung@igzev.de
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position at the Ruhr-University: externe Stelle

The Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) strives for excellence in horticultural research and related plant, environmental, and social sciences. Based in Großbeeren, close to Potsdam and Berlin, IGZ is a member of the Leibniz Association (WGL). Our mission is to provide science-based solutions that address four challenges currently threatening horticultural systems: climate change, biodiversity and pesticide reduction, healthy nutrition and food quality, and resource-efficient agricultural and food systems. Our scientific expertise covers the entire spectrum, from molecular plant physiology and biochemistry to human nutrition, food security, and horticultural production systems, thereby covering the full range from fundamental to applied research.

To contribute to the target of resource optimization in controlled environment crop production, the research group ‘CEA-Controlled Environment Horticultural Systems’, we look for an enthusiastic and ambitious

Scientist (f,m,d) in the area Resource-Efficient Controlled Environment Horticulture
Reference Number: 12/2026/4

Employment will be initially for three years with a three-year extension upon a satisfactory evaluation after 2.5 years according to the IGZ criteria for postdoctoral careers. The salary will be based on qualifications and research experience in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, and covers 100% of the regular working time. The position is suitable for part-time employment with a minimum of 32 hours per week.

The group develops sensor- and model-based approaches for monitoring, decision support and optimisation of resource-efficient crop production in greenhouses, indoor farms and other controlled environment systems. Research activities of the group focus on the integration of crop physiology, environmental monitoring, sensor technologies, process-based modelling, artificial intelligence and Digital Twin concepts to improve productivity and sustainability