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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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

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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