Requirements a very good graded master degree in agricultural sciences, soil science, meteorology or related disciplines experiences with process based erosion models, field measurements and atmospheric boundary layer processes detailed knowledge of GIS, Google Earth Engine, and programming in these systems high degree of initiative, excellent communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment with a high personal motivation achieving goals and a high scientific curiosity a high level for independent and self-reliant work mode excellent English and German proficiency (spoken and written)

support the expansion, improvement and harmonization of existing data, knowledge, and monitoring approaches to reduce soil erosion. develop a pan-European dynamic soil erosion monitoring system to assess soil erosion status and trends across spatial and temporal scales and promote best management practices to agricultural land managers and decision-makers. We are offering a 65% (26h/week) part time position temporarily limited for 3 years at our location in Müncheberg as a PhD student (f/m/d). Tasks installation and operation of wind erosion measurement fields data collection, evaluation, and integration into different wind erosion models analysis of the structures of agriculturally used regions conversion of agricultural tillage measures into physical parameters for modeling