The Division of Tropical Plant Production and Agricultural Systems Modelling (TROPAGS) at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Germany, in cooperation with KAAD, is offering a four-year PhD scholarship position in the Department of Crop Sciences. The research focuses on process-based crop modelling of biotic–abiotic stress interactions in maize, contributing to the DFG-funded Research Unit MultiStress. This opportunity is particularly directed toward East African students to foster doctoral research and academic collaboration between Germany and East Africa, but is open to all qualified candidates (m/f/d) interested in interdisciplinary research at the interface of crop modelling, plant–pathogen interactions, and ecological dynamics.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment at TROPAGS, engaging in cutting-edge research on agricultural systems, tropical plant production, and the impact of multiple stress factors on crop performance. The project aims to advance understanding of how biotic and abiotic stresses interact in maize, with broader implications for sustainable agriculture and food security.

The position is a four-year PhD scholarship, pending final approval by the funding source. While specific stipend amounts and tuition coverage are not detailed, the scholarship is intended to be fully funded and is associated with a prestigious DFG research unit. Applicants should prepare a motivation letter, CV, and certificates, and submit them as a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Reimund Rötter at [email protected] by 04.01.2026. Interviews are scheduled for 15, 19, or 20 January 2026, with invitations sent on 12.01.2026. For further information, candidates may contact Prof. Dr. Reimund Rötter or Dr. Munir Hoffmann at the provided email addresses.

Key research areas include crop modelling, biotic–abiotic stress, maize, plant–pathogen interactions, ecological dynamics, agricultural systems, and tropical plant production. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to international research collaboration and to develop expertise in a high-impact field at a leading German university.