{"id":3396459,"url":"https://alion.io/job/john-deere-phd-engineer-precision-crop-protection-mwd","title":"PhD Engineer - Precision Crop Protection (m/w/d)","company":{"id":1756834,"name":"John Deere","domain":"deere.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/deere-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":79,"open_postings":44,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.841,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":29,"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Kaiserslautern, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":4932,"max":null,"currency":"EUR","period":"month","gross":true,"usd_annual":65952},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"SPSS","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-13T05:46:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T06:42:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":21,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":21},"description":"Ref. 125236- PhD Engineer - Precision Crop Protection (m/w/d)\nNOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!\nAt our Kaiserslautern site, our European Technology Center plays a key role within the global John Deere research network. Around 250 employees explore future trends and develop technologies for mobile agricultural and construction machinery, working closely with a wide range of research institutes. Together, we develop and deliver innovative products and services in the field of precision agriculture. #wearekaiserslautern\nOur department Region 2 Production Systemsis looking for a temporary\nPhD Engineer - Precision Crop Protection (m/w/d)\nThe Region 2 Production System team is responsible for in depth analysis of customer needs, key challenges & trends and discovery and definition of innovation opportunities across all production system steps from tillage to harvest in both small grains and dairy & livestock production systems and value chains in Europe and CIS. In collaboration with our R2 Agronomy team, agronomic field research is conducted to identify and prioritize opportunities and validate new solution concepts to optimize economic and sustainable customer outcomes. The R2 Production System team delivers key regional input to define, prioritize and deliver our future product- and solution roadmaps including tractors, crop care, harvesting and Precision Tech solutions\nWhat You’ll Get:\nOpportunity to work on future developments and innovation in world’s largest Ag equipment company\nAn attractive compensation package including variable pay program \nCompetitive pension, holidays, life cover/income protection benefits \nFlexible working solutions to balance family and career \nDevelopment and learning opportunities to support current needs and future aspirations \nThe salary for this position (full-time) is based on the ERA group EG 9of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Rheinland-Pfalzand consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 4932€, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.).You can expect an annual salary of approx.68000EUR in this position.\nYour Responsibilities:\nExecution of a PhD thesis in the area of precision crop protection\nAgronomic field trial planning, setup, execution, analysis and reporting\nEvaluating agronomic, sustainability and economic impact of Production System innovations\nInvestigating megatrends, market drivers, customer challenges and future needs in Ag production systems and value chains\nSupporting R2 Production System team projects in precision crop protection and other subject areas\nInternal and external knowledge sharing\nWhat Skills You Need:\nFinalized Master studies in agriculture, plant production, Ag engineering or similar fields of study\nProfound understanding and practical experience with small grain production systems (arable farming) and solid background in crop protection\nGood understanding of modern precision agriculture technologies and digital solutions in agriculture\nKnowledge of statistical methods (evaluation of field tests & market data analyses)\nStrong interest in and experience with geospatial data analytics, remote crop scouting and Artificial Intelligence tools\nAdvanced experiences with MS Office software applications and statistical tools (RStudio, SPSS)\nFluent English and German language capabilities other language skills are beneficial\nPlease make sure to add the following documents/information:\nCover letter/letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae\nDesired period/duration of internship and earliest possible start date\nCertificates\nUniversity enrollment certificate qualified for a PhD program\nOverview of marks/grades, academic regulations/ examination regulations or internship guidelines\nThis tariff position is limited to 36 months. It isbased in Kaiserslauternand available for immediate start.\nEnd of Posting: 11.11.2026\nWe welcome applicants for who they are and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths each person brings. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, supported, and able to contribute. We look forward to receiving your online application in English language!\nNot everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can!\nAs a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a more technology focused business. Share with us, our vision of a farm of the future, based on artificial intelligence, automation and connectivity to sustainably feed and shelter our growing world. #leapforward\nJohn DeereKaiserslautern\nTalent Acquisition\nMarianna Kupis\nAdditional Information:\nTo process applications, we use our online platform at our John Deere career page. We are not able to process applications through e-mail or post and ask for your understanding. 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