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Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) · IAMO, Halle (Saale), Allemagne

Postdoctoral researcher in remote sensing and land degradation at IAMO (Halle)

Deadline
4 days left
Level
Post-doctorate
Country
Germany
Language
English, Russian

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This is a postdoctoral position in Halle for profiles in remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental science, and closely related fields. The role is paid for three years and comes with support for research stays, field visits, conferences, computing infrastructure, and training within IAMO and MLU. Applications are submitted by email as a single PDF, with the required subject line and all requested documents.

Verified on 1 November 2026

IAMO in Germany is hiring a postdoctoral researcher for the TransMoP project. This three-year position, paid under the TV-L E13 scale, includes support for fieldwork and research. Applications are open until November 15, 2026. Applications close on 15 November 2026, that is in 4 days.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Compétences en programmation quantitative géospatiale

    “Strong quantitative and geospatial programming skills, preferably in R and/or Python, and experience with GIS, statistical analysis and spatial modelling;”

  • Doctorat requis

    “A doctoral degree in geography, remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental science, land-system science, geoecology, or a closely related field;”

  • Compétences fortes en télédétection et analyse spatiale

    “Strong expertise in remote sensing and spatial analysis, including time-series analysis of Earth-observation and climate data (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS, ERA5), preferably applied to land degradation, vegetation dynamics, water stress, agriculture, or dryland systems;”

  • Publication adaptée au stade de carrière

    “A publication record appropriate to the applicant’s career stage and excellent communication and English-language scientific writing skills;”

  • Candidature par email au format PDF unique

    “This set of application documents should be sent by email as a single PDF file with “TransMoP Postdoc” in the subject line to [email protected] .”

Assets

  • Expérience en open science et gestion des données

    “Experience with research data management, open science and reproducible research workflows;”

  • Expérience régionale et langues régionales

    “familiarity with Central Asia and proficiency in a language spoken in the region (e.g., Russian, Uzbek or Kazakh) would be an advantage;”

Watch points

  • Contact scientifique différent de l'adresse de candidature

    “For further subject-related information, please contact Prof. Dr. Kathleen Hermans (email: [email protected] ). Please note: Applications sent to this email address will not be considered.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “single PDF”: the file submission is not handled as separate attachments, and a poorly assembled application can be screened out before the substance is reviewed. The other trap is the email address, because the scientific contact does not replace the official application channel. For this kind of position, the real difference is in the research proposal: you need to show how your data, indicators, and methods fit the project, not just state that you work in remote sensing. Prepare the single PDF, check the exact subject line, and make your proposal focus on methodological integration into the TransMoP project.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Salary and benefits

  • SalaryPoste financé pour trois ans selon la grille salariale allemande TV-L, échelle E13 (montant non spécifié dans l'annonce)
  • TravelSoutien pour séjours de recherche et visites de terrain en Asie centrale, ainsi que pour participation à conférences internationales
  • Infrastructure computationnelleAccès à l'infrastructure computationnelle et expertise méthodologique à IAMO
  • Soutien carrière et formationMentorat, programmes de formation IAMO et Leibniz, opportunités d'enseignement et intégration à MLU
  • Télétravail et flexibilitéArrangements de travail flexibles et possibilités de travail mobile

Countries covered

No nationality restriction is indicated; applicants must hold a doctorate in geography, remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental science, land-system science, geoecology, or a closely related field. Familiarity with Central Asia and a language spoken in the region, especially Russian, Uzbek, or Kazakh, is an advantage. Female applications are encouraged, and persons with disabilities are given preference when qualifications are equivalent.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Motivation letterMaximum 1 page
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copies des relevés de notes et certificatsInclure un certificat en anglais si la thèse de doctorat n'a pas été rédigée en anglais
  • Research proposalMaximum deux pages, décrire question de recherche, jeux de données, indicateurs et méthodes, et approche d'intégration dans un index multidimensionnel
  • Noms et contacts de deux référents académiques
  • Thèse de doctorat (copie électronique)Copie électronique de la thèse de doctorat demandée
  • Trois publications les plus pertinentesCopies électroniques ou liens Open Access suffisants

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