Doctoral Position in Agricultural Climate Impact Research

The University of Hamburg invites applications for a Doctoral candidate position to contribute to the model-based assessment of (extreme) climate impacts on the agricultural sector.

Employer: University of Hamburg

Work Location: House of the Earth, Research Unit Sustainability and Climate Risks, University of Hamburg, Germany

Planned Start Date: September 2026

Funding Duration: 3 years (TV-L 13, 65%)

   

Position Overview

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of two CLICCS projects:

• M3 "Carbon dynamics and climate futures in drylands of Southern Africa"
• A3 "Costs and consequences of extremes in a changing climate"

 

 Key Responsibilities

• Familiarize with and utilize the biophysical model EPIC (or equivalent alternative)
• Prepare soil and climate data for model parameters using script-based methods
• Research current crop management options and potential adaptations
• Validate model results to the reference situation
• Analyze scenarios to explore the impacts of climate change and management adaptation on crop yields, water, carbon, and nutrient balances
• Disseminate findings through impactful presentations and scholarly publications