Postdoctoral Researcher - Agroecosystem Modelling and Digital ...

## Your Profile

• Masters with subsequent PhD degree in environmental sciences, geosciences, agricultural sciences, computational sciences, applied mathematics, physics or a related field
• Strong background in agroecosystem, hydrological or environmental modelling and/or scientific computing
• Experience in the development and application of process-based models and/or model–data fusion and data assimilation methods
• Very good programming skills in Python and/or Fortran; knowledge of additional programming languages is an advantage
• Experience with Linux/UNIX-based scientific computing environments and modern software development practices
• Experience with parallel computing and high-performance computing is an advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary research environment
• Strong communication and scientific writing skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (at least C1 level according to the CEFR: ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but a bonus.

## Our Benefits for You

• **Meaningful tasks:** The position offers a varied and diverse role in an international environment
• **Work-life balance:** Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• **Vacation:** You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
• **Flexibility:** Flexible working time models, , allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• **Knowledge & further training:** Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• **Health & well-being:** Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
• **Campus experience:** Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• **Successful start:** It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our
• **Support for international employees:** Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• **Career Center:** You will receive
• **Fair remuneration:** Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
• **Additional benefits:** Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement
• **Contract duration:** The position is limited until the 31.12.2030

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options for women: . International applicants can find more information here:

• *Place of Employment:**Jülich
• *Start Date:**
• *Working Hours:** 39 Hours / Week
• *Salary:** EG 13 TVöD-Bund
• *Application Deadline:** The position will be published until it is successfully filled
• *Index number:** 2026T-0799

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Oct 28, 2026

Posted Oct 27, 2026