Doctoral student Master Data & Data Frameworks (m/f/d)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are looking for a scientist as PhD candidate for the duration of 36 months to contribute to a three-year German federal government funded research project on centralized agronomic master data management and interoperability. Within our global Digital Farming unit, you are responsible for the scientific research, conceptional data design and the project management support of a federally funded research project.

• As doctoral student, you conduct the scientific research in the respective federal funded research project in agronomic master data management and interoperability. 
• Furthermore, you are responsible for the conceptional definition of required agronomic data taking into consideration the particular importance of master data and semantic meaning as key for interoperability. 
• You model rules for the technical identification and lifecycle management of field-related data. 
• You develop concepts and solutions for a practical data exchange between stakeholders in the digital agronomic environment. 
• Last but not least, you participate in the on-ground testing of the developed data and interoperability solutions together with project partners and farmers. 

WHAT YOU OFFER

• master’s degree in agronomy, computer sciences, natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or related fields
• already gained practical experience in scientific work and project management
• knowledge in agronomic data requirements and interoperability schemes
• first know-how in data design, semantic modeling and technical concept creation
• good agronomic knowledge and first practical experience in arable farming is a plus
• good communication skills in German and English

WHAT WE OFFER

• Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects 
• Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
• Doctoral compensation - attractive remuneration for doctoral students
• Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work

HOW TO REACH US

Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position

You can also reach our recruiting team here

ABOUT US

First information about our application process can be found here

xarvio Digital Farming Solutions powered by BASF is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture optimizing crop production. xarvio offers digital products, based on a global leading crop model platform, which deliver independent field-zone-specific agronomic advice enabling farmers to produce their crops most efficiently and sustainable. The xarvio products FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS are being used by farmers in multiple countries across the globe. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is equally as innovative as our products: we have a global network and work with agile methodologies in a start-up atmosphere. Join our team! Learn more about xarvio at www.xarvio.com or visit any of our social media channels.

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