Doctoral student (m/f/d) (65 %)

The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy is a pioneer and a driver of bioeconomy research. We create the scientific foundation to transform agricultural, food, industrial and energy systems into a comprehensive bio-based circular economy. We develop and integrate techniques, processes and management strategies, effectively converging technologies to intelligently crosslink highly diverse bio economic production systems and to control them in a knowledge-based, adaptive and largely automated manner. We conduct research in dialogue with society - knowledge-motivated and application-inspired.

As of November 1, 2024, for the EU-project AGRO-WELL, we, in the Technology Assessment department, subject to the approval of funds, are looking for a

Doctoral student (m/f/d) (65 %)

The EU project AGRO-WELL, funded for 60 months, investigates the relationship of farmers and agricultural workers to occupational safety and health protection, as well as their experiences with novel technologies to improve occupational safety and working conditions. In addition, novel technologies are developed together with farmers and relevant stakeholders and the potential social, economic and environmental impacts of the technologies are examined. The project takes a multi-dimensional and highly interdisciplinary approach to improve knowledge and technological evidence for the transition to an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable agricultural sector. The ATB's contribution prioritizes the occupational science component in order to examine, for example, the social influence of the new technologies and their acceptance.

Your responsibilities

• Planning and independently conducting surveys,
• Development of evaluation criteria,
• Development of training materials,
• Conducting expert interviews, field tests, usability tests, etc.,
• Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the system compared to existing solutions,
• Conception of workshops,
• Transfer of results, including at scientific conferences and publications.

Your qualifications

• Successfully completed master's degree in agricultural sciences, work sciences or a related discipline with a relevant focus,
• Solid computer skills, especially in the MS Office programs Word and Excel,
• Very good knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written,
• Class B (III) driving license and the willingness to drive company vehicles and carry out business trips lasting several days.

We offer

• Integration into an interdisciplinary team in an attractive working environment;
• Access to national and international networks for your scientific development;
• Family-friendly working conditions that promote the compatibility of work and family;
• Participation in the VBB company ticket;
• Company-owned electric bicycles for carrying out business trips;
• Our institute is located on the edge of a picturesque park-like landscape and easily accessible by public transport or bicycle.

The position is to be filled on a part-time basis (65%), subject to funding approval, and limited until October 31, 2029, within the scope of the project duration. The remuneration depends on your qualifications and professional experience up to the salary group 13 TV-L.

For further information, please contact Dr. Martina Jakob (mail: mjakob(at)atb-potsdam.de)and on our homepage https://www.atb-potsdam.de/en/.

Are you interested in the position? If you would like to contribute your expertise to our interdisciplinary research, we look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter, a CV, certificates and references. Please apply by September 8, 2024, using the online application form for the job advertisement, reference code 2024-2-xx at https://www.atb-potsdam.de/en/career/vacancies. Applications received after the application deadline cannot be considered.

The job interviews will take place in the period from September 16 to September 25, 2024.

Equal opportunities are part of our personnel policy. Severely handicapped persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

By submitting an application, you agree that your application documents will be stored for a period of six months even if your application is unsuccessful. Further information on the processing, storage and protection of your data can be found at: https://www.atb-potsdam.de/en/services/data-protection-declaration-for-the-application-process