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   Environmental Management.
 
 
   Promoting scientific careers: ZALF offers attractive conditions and funding opportunities for young scientists. Find out more under 
   tenure-track procedures, junior research groups, 
   postdocs and 
   PhD students.
  
 
   Excellent research environment: ZALF has a modern research infrastructure with well-equipped laboratories, 
   research stations, 
   data repositories and methods and landscape laboratories. This infrastructure enables our scientists to conduct innovative and practice-oriented research projects.
  
 
   Positive working atmosphere: ZALF offers a pleasant working atmosphere and a supportive work culture. Through an open and cooperative working atmosphere, we aim to promote constructive and productive collaboration at ZALF. Read more about collaboration at ZALF in our 
   organizational mission statement. 
  
We strive for 
   equality and equal treatment of all our employees and support the compatibility of 
   work and family. We have laid down the principles of good leadership in our internal leadership guidelines.
  
Interdisciplinary research: ZALF promotes interdisciplinary cooperation between scientists from different disciplines. Our diverse 
   research projects call for a variety of expertise. 
  
 
   Research relevance: ZALF is dedicated to the study of agricultural landscapes and their sustainable development. Research results have a 
   direct impact on agricultural practice, nature conservation and rural development.
  
   International collaborations: ZALF works closely with 
   national and international partners and promotes the exchange of knowledge and exchange of experience. Our employees can participate in international projects and network with leading experts in their field.
  
 
   Location advantages: Müncheberg in the 
   Maerkische Schweiz offers a quiet and scenic natural environment with a variety of recreational opportunities. At the same time, its proximity to Berlin and its access to the public transportation (regional train access 5 min away from ZALF) allows you to benefit from the advantages of one of the most attractive cities in Europe. 
  
Curious? Find out about our current 
   vacancies under job offers.
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