Doctoral researcher position (m/f/d), 80%, TV-L, EG 13

About the Role

The tasks comprise the conductance of a research project with an emphasis on implementing ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) technologies on agricultural autonomous vehicles and smart implements. The main aim is to equip the agricultural implements with the necessary sensor and control systems to “close the loop” at the field level, i.e. to apply the action that is produced after sensing and analysis. This should be performed by removing the operator and by making the process fully autonomous. The connection with the Farm Management Information System and the use of new ISOBUS advancements such as the TIM (tractor-implement management) are substantial. The role is in the frame of the newly funded H2020 project Robs4Crops where you will have the chance to interact and collaborate with 15 other academic and industry partners from all over Europe.

Your responsibilities

• Submission of high-quality publications in international journals.
• Link and integrate with research projects of the other PhD candidates in the group.
• Contribute to group activities as requested by your promoters that are within the remit of the role and the grant, and the associated grade. This may include:
• Supporting and collaborating with MSc and other PhD candidates.
• Contribution to teaching programmes if requested to do so.
• Assist in other activities in the group as deemed necessary.

Your Qualifications

• An MSc degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Agriculture Engineering with excellent to good marks.
• Knowledge of basic software and modelling languages, such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, CODESYS, C++.
• Excellent skills in one or several of the following topics: mechatronics, mechanical engineering, communication technology, robotics.
• Interest in agricultural vehicle automation and information technologies.
• Ability to work as a member of a team within a dynamic research group.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (German language skills are beneficial).

Application deadline: 15.04.2021

Please attach the following documents to your application: 1) A cover letter outlining your motivation, research and teaching (if any) experience; 2) Detailed CV and publication record; 3) Your MSc degree or an interim document if you are still finishing your MSc; 4) A verified transcript of your MSc and BSc degrees; 5) Contact detail of two professional references. Send your applications at latest 04.04.2021 via email (in a single PDF file), with the subject ‘R4C Application’ to PD Dr. Dimitrios S. Paraforos (E-mail: d.paraforos(at)uni-hohenheim.de)