The International Research Training Group "Modeling Material Flows and Production
Systems for Sustainable Resource Use in Intensified Crop Production in the North China
Plain" of the University of Hohenheim, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, is
seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for
2 PhD scholarships
starting June 1st, 2010 for 3 years. The PhD grant amounts to 1,103 EUR net per month (+
allowances for stays in Beijing).
The interdisciplinary research and education program is jointly conducted with China
Agricultural University, Beijing. It comprises subprojects in Plant Nutrition, Plant Ecology,
Biogeophysics, Agricultural Engineering, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, Weed Science, Farm
Management, Computer Applications in Agriculture, and Rural Development Theory and
Policy. Analysis and sustainable improvement of cropping systems in the North China Plain
are the main objectives of the research. The accompanying qualification program focuses on
modeling of agricultural systems.
Successful applicants will work on one of the following research topics:
- Economic evaluation of farm level development strategies (supervision: Prof. Dr.
Enno Bahrs)
- Agrarian change and rural development policy (supervision: Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller)
Applicants must have an above-average Master´s degree or equivalent in Agricultural
Economics or related fields. Strong computer skills, and excellent command of the
English and German language would be a plus. The willingness, both to do interdisciplinary
research in China (including research stays of up to several months) and to actively
participate in the IRTG activities, is a prerequisite for the application. Candidates are
expected to take up their residence in Stuttgart or the vicinity.
Applications, preferably in electronic form, should include a CV, copies of degree certificates,
and possibly a letter of recommendation from a university professor, and be forwarded to the
director of the IRTG: Prof. Dr. Reiner Doluschitz, Institut für Landwirtschaftliche Betriebslehre
(410C), Universität Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For further
information, please refer to the project website http://rtgchina.uni-hohenheim.de/ or contact
Dr. Diana Ebersberger (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +49 (0)711 45924077).
The International Research Training Group "Modeling Material Flows and Production
Systems for Sustainable Resource Use in Intensified Crop Production in the North China
Plain" of the University of Hohenheim, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, is
seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for
2 PhD scholarships
starting June 1st, 2010 for 3 years. The PhD grant amounts to 1,103 EUR net per month (+
allowances for stays in Beijing).
The interdisciplinary research and education program is jointly conducted with China
Agricultural University, Beijing. It comprises subprojects in Plant Nutrition, Plant Ecology,
Biogeophysics, Agricultural Engineering, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, Weed Science, Farm
Management, Computer Applications in Agriculture, and Rural Development Theory and
Policy. Analysis and sustainable improvement of cropping systems in the North China Plain
are the main objectives of the research. The accompanying qualification program focuses on
modeling of agricultural systems.
Successful applicants will work on one of the following research topics:
- Economic evaluation of farm level development strategies (supervision: Prof. Dr.
Enno Bahrs)
- Agrarian change and rural development policy (supervision: Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller)
Applicants must have an above-average Master´s degree or equivalent in Agricultural
Economics or related fields. Strong computer skills, and excellent command of the
English and German language would be a plus. The willingness, both to do interdisciplinary
research in China (including research stays of up to several months) and to actively
participate in the IRTG activities, is a prerequisite for the application. Candidates are
expected to take up their residence in Stuttgart or the vicinity.
Applications, preferably in electronic form, should include a CV, copies of degree certificates,
and possibly a letter of recommendation from a university professor, and be forwarded to the
director of the IRTG: Prof. Dr. Reiner Doluschitz, Institut für Landwirtschaftliche Betriebslehre
(410C), Universität Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For further
information, please refer to the project website http://rtgchina.uni-hohenheim.de/ or contact
Dr. Diana Ebersberger (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +49 (0)711 45924077).