Job advertisement for forest growth data analysis and modeling in the project "Adaptive Forest Site Productivity Assessment" (m/f/a)

The Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology: Job advertisement for forest growth data analysis and modeling in the project "Adaptive Forest Site Productivity Assessment" (m/f/a)

• Application deadline: 21. April 2025
• Publication date: 14. March 2025
• Start-date: 1. June 2025
• Scope of work: Fulltime position
• Id no.: 00004262

Description

Subject to the final allocation of funds, a project position 100 %, E13 TV-L, for 24 months, probably from June 1, 2025, is to be filled at the Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology, University Freiburg, in the research and development project "Adaptive Forest Site Productivity Assessment" in the field of forest growth data analysis and modeling.

 

Project:

The project "Adaptive Forest Site Productivity Assessment Against the Background of Climate-Related Growth Changes (ABO)" is a cooperation project with the State Forestry Administration of Baden-Württemberg, the Forest Research Institute (FVA) of Baden-Württemberg, and the Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology (project lead: Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Kahle). The application-oriented research and development project ABO aims to develop a new instrument for sustainable production and utilization planning within the framework of medium-term forestry operational planning, which enables a more flexible, robust and thus more precise prediction of the growth patterns and production potentials of forest stands against the background of climate-related growth changes.

 

Your tasks in the ABO project include:

• the quantitative analysis of tree/forest data from repeated assessments (including forest inventories, long-term forest growth experimental plots)
• the statistical analysis and modeling of growth patterns and variations, including environmental data
• the creation of project reports
• participation in the software implementation in an existing IT system
• participation in project administration and coordination.

 

We expect from applicants:

Completed MSc degree in forestry, environmental sciences, information technology or related fields.

 

In addition, you ideally have:

• current and in-depth knowledge of forest growth science and forest inventories
• in-depth knowledge of R and SQL
• ability to work in a structured, independent and solution-oriented manner
• ability to cooperate/work in a team
• communication skills.

 

What we offer:

• a responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and friendly team
• diverse networking opportunities, including with the Baden-Württemberg State Forestry Administration, the Baden-Württemberg Forestry Research Institute, and the Forest Growth Science Section of the German Association of Forestry Research Institutes
• opportunities for flexible working hours
• central location of the workplace near Freiburg city center, very easy to reach by public transport
• the position to be filled can generally be divided.

 

If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Please apply with the following documents and evidence:

• cover letter
• CV
• degree certificates, examination and employment certificates if applicable.

 

Please send your application by April 21, 2025 at the latest in written or electronic form in German or English to:

 

University of Freiburg

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources

Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Kahle

Tennenbacher Str. 4

79106 Freiburg

 

Applications by email to: Hans-Peter.Kahle@wwd.uni-freiburg.de

The position is limited to 31. May 2027. The salary will be determined in accordance with 13 TV-L.

We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

Application

Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00004262, by 21. April 2025 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

University of Freiburg

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources

Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Kahle

Tennenbacher Str. 4

79106 Freiburg

For further information, please contact Dr. Hans-Peter Kahle on the phone number +49 761 203-3739 or E-Mail hans-peter.kahle@wwd.uni-freiburg.de.