2026 Postdoc Position in Diverse and Sustainable Crop Production Systems at the University of Bonn

Within the context of the DFG Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob, we are offering a Postdoc position on the topic “Diverse and sustainable crop production systems”, focusing on experimentation, data analyses, and modelling of diverse and sustainable crop production systems.

The position is central in the core project on sustainable innovations in cropping systems of the Excellence Cluster PhenoRob. In this core project we aim to provide the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence necessary for attaining diversified systems that enhance productivity, environmental, and economic outcomes of agricultural systems. PhenoRob brings together excellent scientists from a wide range of backgrounds to jointly tackle this challenge and develop solutions for attaining these systems. The Postdoc plays a central role in coordinating and integrating experimental, data collection and modelling activities in this core project and thus offers great scientific opportunities.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 22, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Bonn
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyUniversity of Bonn
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• ambitious and novel research in an excellent, interdisciplinary environment,

• all required infrastructure available,

• personal development budget and international network,

• remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade E 13.

Requirements

• We are looking for candidates who have a strong background in crop science, agroecology, field experimentation and data analysis of diversified productions systems.
• Documented experiences in conducting and coordinating field experiments are required.
• Additionally, previous experiences in research data management, handling and analyzing large data sets, and crop/bio-economic modelling are a plus.
• The successful candidate should have completed an excellent PhD and have a good publication track-record.
• A definitive plus are proven skills in the coordination of research projects, communication, and organization of teams.

Application Documents

• A 1-page cover letter
• Your CV
• And an example of your writing (a paper, a thesis, work-in-progress)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit all Applications including Application documents via email to [email protected]. Please mention PhenoRob2 and the reference number 2026/18 in the subject line of your email.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Bonn website.