Please reply to: Prof. Dr. Robert Arlinghaus at [email protected] or using the following mailing address
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. Prof. Dr. Robert Arlinghaus, Research Chair for Recreational Fisheries Science Müggelseedamm 310 12587 Berlin, Germany NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN FISHERIES SCIENCE We seek new Post Docs and PhD students studying various fields of relevance for contemporary inland fisheries from natural and social sciences perspectives at the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) (Berlin, Germany). The IGB (www.igb-berlin.de) is a member of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB manages 8 large research institutes that have close links to all three universities in the German capital. Within the Department of Biology and Ecology of Fishes at IGB we are seeking two new Post-Docs and two new PhD students to form a new young research group in transdiciplinary fisheries science. The overall research theme is to explore the social-ecology of stocking in inland recreational fisheries. Positions can be filled depending on final approval of a provisionally funded young researcher grant submitted to the Program for Social-Ecological Research run by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). Since the final proposal text must be tailored towards the interests and qualifications of the new group members, successful applicants will be asked to actively contribute to its development. Funding period: October, 1, 2009 September, 30, 2013 (3 year initial contract period with a possible extension by 1 year) Positions include A: Post Doc - Modeller (Application Reference: Stocked Fish 1) Topic: Modelling the social-ecological dynamics of fish stocking-enhanced recreational fisheries (case study of a coupled social-ecological system of human-ecosystem-interaction) B: Post Doc - Population Geneticist OR Evolutionary Biologist (Application Reference: Stocked Fish 2) Topic: The genetic implications of fish stocking practices in German recreational fisheries C: PhD student - Economist OR Social-Psychologist (Application Reference: Stocked Fish 3) Topic: Quantitative analysis of stocking decision making by anglers and managers using game theory/experimental economics and its economic implications (knowledge of German language required) D: PhD student - Environmental Education (Application Reference: Stocked Fish 4) Topic: Experimental design and evaluation of angler education programs on fish stocking in angling clubs in Germany (knowledge of German language required) Qualifications * MSc (PhD positions) or PhD (Post Doc positions) in a relevant disciplinary field * Proven quantitative skills relevant to the position (statistical dataanalysis and/or building and analysis of mathematical models) * Strong desire to work in a truly interdisciplinary team alongside both natural and social scientists * Proven ability to work both independently and in an interdisciplinary team * Above-average communication skills, including writing skills * Good working knowledge of English * Familiarity with recreational angling would be a benefit In keeping with the IGB's policy regarding gender equity, female applicants are particularly encouraged. Disabled persons with identical qualifications will be favoured. Application Materials The application package must include: * Cover letter including Application Reference No. * Short statement of general career goals * Letter of personal research interests/ideas specifically related to the topic of the application * Copies of relevant certificates (including Abitur for German applicants) * List of publications and presentations * Writing samples such as BSc and/or MSc theses (PhD student applicants) or important peer-reviewed papers (Post Doc applicants) * Names and email-addresses of three reviewers Applications should be sent by email as a single PDF file containing all documents to [email protected] no later than February 15, 2009. (Questions related to the position(s) are to be directed to the same address). Further Information The Stock Fish Project (called Besatzfisch-Projekt in German) constitutes an extension to the interdisciplinary Adaptfish Project. For further information, please visit www.adaptfish.igb-berlin.de. Any questions related to these positions should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Robert Arlinghaus at [email protected] or using the following mailing address Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. Prof. Dr. Robert Arlinghaus, Research Chair for Recreational Fisheries Science Müggelseedamm 310 12587 Berlin, Germany
