Helmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ
Master Thesis(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteJunior
Leipzig
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Master Thesis Modelling the impact of herbicides on non-target terrestrial plant communities - a model comparison study(m/w/x)
Leipzig
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced
Green Job
Nejo AI Summary
Comparison of IBCgrass and GRASSMIND modeling approaches including C++ module extension for herbicide impact studies. Practical experience with at least one programming language and English proficiency required. Opportunity to shape research ideas at environmental center with 2,500+ employees.
Requirements
- Master student in ecology or related discipline
- Practical experience with one programming language
- C++ programming experience (strong bonus)
- Desired experience with individual-based models
- English proficiency for scientific texts
Tasks
- Compare IBCgrass and GRASSMIND modeling approaches
- Extend GRASSMIND with a herbicide module
- Parameterize GRASSMIND for two specific case studies
- Transfer species-specific parameters between models
- Group species into plant functional types
- Design and conduct simulation experiments
- Evaluate effects of different herbicide loads
- Analyze risks to plant diversity and biomass
- Assess how process formulations influence results
- Document methods and results in a thesis
- Contribute to a peer-reviewed publication
- Participate in regular exchange meetings with supervisors
Education
- Currently in higher education
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- C++
- R
- Python
Benefits
Mentorship & Coaching
- Excellent supervision
Other Benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Leading research institute insights
- Accessibility
Informal Culture
- Interdisciplinary and international teams
- International Office
Purpose-Driven Work
- Opportunity to shape ideas
Modern Equipment
- Modern technical equipment
- IT service support
Family Support
- Family Support
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HEHelmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ
Master Thesis Modelling the impact of herbicides on non-target terrestrial plant communities - a model comparison study(m/w/x)
Leipzig
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced
Green Job
Nejo AI Summary
Comparison of IBCgrass and GRASSMIND modeling approaches including C++ module extension for herbicide impact studies. Practical experience with at least one programming language and English proficiency required. Opportunity to shape research ideas at environmental center with 2,500+ employees.
Requirements
- Master student in ecology or related discipline
- Practical experience with one programming language
- C++ programming experience (strong bonus)
- Desired experience with individual-based models
- English proficiency for scientific texts
Tasks
- Compare IBCgrass and GRASSMIND modeling approaches
- Extend GRASSMIND with a herbicide module
- Parameterize GRASSMIND for two specific case studies
- Transfer species-specific parameters between models
- Group species into plant functional types
- Design and conduct simulation experiments
- Evaluate effects of different herbicide loads
- Analyze risks to plant diversity and biomass
- Assess how process formulations influence results
- Document methods and results in a thesis
- Contribute to a peer-reviewed publication
- Participate in regular exchange meetings with supervisors
Education
- Currently in higher education
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- C++
- R
- Python
Benefits
Mentorship & Coaching
- Excellent supervision
Other Benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Leading research institute insights
- Accessibility
Informal Culture
- Interdisciplinary and international teams
- International Office
Purpose-Driven Work
- Opportunity to shape ideas
Modern Equipment
- Modern technical equipment
- IT service support
Family Support
- Family Support
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Helmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
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Helmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ
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The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is an international competence centre for environmental sciences, focusing on balancing social development and natural resource protection.
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