Postdoc to develop a next-generation operational climate service

We offer as February 1st, 2026, a full-time position, limited for 26 months, subject to final confirmation by the funding organization, with the possibility of a 6-month extension, based at our location in Müncheberg as Postdoc (f/m/d).

Working field:

• integrate CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) emission data with crop modelling for Mediterranean agriculture
• assess climate-smart fertilization and multi-stress adaptation strategies
• evaluate feasibility and define integration pathways for C3S (Copernicus Climate Change Service) applications
• support the C3S Agriculture Micro-site and Mediterranean Demonstrator with agronomic insights and data

• PhD in crop science, computational environmental science, or a closely related field with a focus on agricultural systems
• solid knowledge of crop modelling and/or data-driven approaches for agricultural decision support
• robust experience with Python
• proven experience in managing and analysing large climate or environmental datasets
• excellent written and spoken English skills required, + Agricultural science

• Computer science

Level of education: PhD in crop science, computational environmental science, or a closely related field with a focus on agricultural systems

Working language and expected level:

• English (Business fluent)

• an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self-reliance
• classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) up to EG 13 (including special annual payment)
• a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
• company ticket
• in-house language courses in German
• mobile working possible and flexible working hours, after consultation

The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture - together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). The institute also maintains locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.