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Scientist (PostDoc) (m/f/d) (100 %)

Potsdam, BRANDENBURG💼 Full-time💰 $13–$13🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-09-23

Core

Develop, integrate, and validate modular IoT-based sensor systems for continuous monitoring of greenhouse gases and ammonia in agricultural livestock and manure-management systems.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Embedded Systems & Sensor Technology)

Builds

Robust, low-cost measurement systems for environmental emission monitoring in farm settings

Domain

Agricultural bioeconomy, environmental monitoring, embedded systems

Required skills

Embedded systems development, microcontroller programming, sensor integration, hardware interfacing, statistical data analysis, scientific project management, calibration and validation protocols

Preferred skills

Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++, LoRaWAN, Modbus, I²C, SPI, UART, RS-485, EU driving license

Technologies

IoT sensor systems, microcontrollers, embedded electronics, data loggers, communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, RS-485, Modbus, Ethernet, LoRaWAN)

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize modular IoT sensor systems; integrate sensors and embedded electronics; program microcontrollers and data-acquisition systems; conduct laboratory tests and field measurement campaigns; validate sensors against reference instruments; develop quality-assurance procedures and technical documentation; process and analyze measurement data; coordinate with project partners and prepare scientific publications

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher (Early-career IC with PhD)

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