Do cropping system and fertilisation intensity influence soil organic matter development in a long-term trial in Kenya? (100%) | jobs fibl
Publication date:
04 April 2025Workload:
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Unlimited employment- Place of work:Frick
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Job summary
Master's thesis opportunity at our research center in Kenya. Join an innovative study comparing conventional and organic cropping systems.
Tasks
- Statistically analyze data from ongoing agricultural research.
- Graphically present findings for publication in a scientific journal.
- Collaborate with experts in soil quality and farming practices.
Skills
- Master's degree in relevant field; experience in data analysis preferred.
- Strong statistical analysis skills required.
- Proficiency in data visualization techniques essential.
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Art des Angebots: Masterarbeit
Background
Since 2007, conventional and organic cropping systems are compared at two locations in Kenya. In addition, we consider one intensive and one extensive fertilisation rate in each system. The two sites differ in their soil properties and in the amount and distribution of rainfall/irrigation.
At the end of each three-year crop rotation, samples were taken at a depth of 0-20 cm and analysed for key soil biological, chemical and physical parameters. In addition, (Fourier-transformed) infrared spectra were recorded for all samples. So far, the results have not been analysed statistically.
Within this MSc.-thesis, the candidate will statistically analyse the data set and graphically process the results for publication in a scientific journal.
Method
Statistical data analyses
Contact
Markus Steffens
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Date
Anytime
Literature
von Arb, C., Bünemann, E.K., Schmalz, H., Portmann, M., Adamtey, N., Musyoka, M.W., Frossard, E., Fliessbach, A., 2020. Soil quality and phosphorus status after nine years of organic and conventional farming at two input levels in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Geoderma 362, 114112
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