Position for Scientific Assistant/PostDoc in Plant Ecology/Ecological
Modelling
A Post-Doctoral position (equivalent to Assistant Professor) for a plant
ecologist/ecological modeler is available at the Department of Plant
Ecology, University of Tübingen, from latest August 1st 2006. The position
is scheduled for an initial period of five years with a possibility for
extension, depending on formal preconditions (so-called 12-year rule). The
position can be split into two part-time positions (please indicate if
this may be of interest).
Applicants should hold a university degree and a Ph.D. with focus on plant
ecology and/or theoretical ecology. The candidate will be expected to
develop an own independent research programme, successfully apply for
research grants, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in plant ecology, conservation biology,
theoretical ecology and/or ecological modelling (4 hrs per week). Since
teaching will include undergraduate courses (B.Sc.), candidates whose
mother tongue is not German, must be willing to learn German within the
first year. M.Sc. courses will be taught in English.
Specific requirements are:
- scientific expertise in plant ecology, preferably theory-oriented
- expertise in ecological modelling
- teaching experience, including supervision of undergraduate or
graduate students
- willingness to actively support and further develop the research
profile of our interdisciplinary group
- excellent knowledge of English
- capability to teach undergraduate courses in German within approx.
one year
- capability to work in a team
Applications should be sent until June 20, 2006 to
Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger
Universität Tübingen
Botanisches Institut
Abt. Vegetationsökologie
Auf der Morgenstelle 3
72076 Tübingen, Germany
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications should include:
1) Statement of interest including research concept and teaching concept
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) List of publications (you may provide .pdf-files of submitted
manuscripts)
4) Names and addresses (including Email) of two references
