*Job announcement
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University of Mainz
*Assistant Professor (Akademischer Rat / A 13)*
*Evolutionary Biology / Behavioral Ecology *
*(non-tenure track, 6 years -- with the possibility of further extension)*
Closing date:*June 3^rd 2011*
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We invite applications for an *Assistant Professor (Akademischer Rat / A
13) *position
in the newly established evolutionary biology group in the Institute of
Zoology at
Johannes-Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany.
We are seeking a highly motivated young evolutionary or behavioral
biologist with
a strong background in genetics to establish a junior research group within
Prof. Susanne Foitzik's research team. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and
postdoctoral
experience is required. The successful candidate should address
evolutionary or
behavioral questions in social insects or other arthropods, and
preferably use the latest
genetic methods (e.g. next-gen sequencing, transcriptomics).
Our research focuses on behavioral and chemical ecology as well as on
population genetics of ants
(http://www.bio.uni-mainz.de/zoo/evobio/) and we are interested in
collaborative projects.
Excellent research conditions are available at the newly renovated and
well-equipped genetic
and chemical laboratories in Mainz. Furthermore, climate chambers are
available for animal
maintenance. For further information, please contact
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
The successful candidate should have an excellent publication record.
Experience with grant
acquisition and teaching is advantageous. The candidate should set-up an
independent research
lab and is encouraged to apply for grants in Germany or abroad (e.g.,
DFG, EU). The position
comes with a teaching requirement of 4h per week during the semester.
Some basic zoology
classes have to be taught in German. Consequently, a willingness to
learn German is required.
The candidate has the option to acquire a "Habilitation". The working
language of the lab is English.
The Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz is interested in increasing
the number of women
in science. Applications from female scientists are strongly encouraged.
Similarly qualified
candidates with disabilities will be preferred. The University of Mainz
hosts many excellent
scientific institutions (http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/) including the
newly established Institute
for Molecular biology (IMB, http://www.imb-mainz.de/). Mainz is a
historic city located on
the Rhine River with many students and a rich social and cultural life
(http://www.mainz.de/WGAPublisher/online/html/default/hpkr-5nkek8.en.html).
Interested candidates should send an application (as a single e-mail
attachment) containing a CV,
a list of publications (including reprints of the three most important
publications),research and
teaching statements, and contact information for two potential referees to:
*Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik*
Evolutionary Biology
Institute of Zoology
Johannes-v.- Müller-Weg 6
55099 Mainz
Germany
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Closing date *for application is*June 3rd, 2011*
*Starting date*for the position *Oct. 1^st 2011*, a later start date is
negotiable
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Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik
Evolutionsbiologie
Institut für Zoologie
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Johannes von Müller Weg 6
D-55099 Mainz
Germany
Tel. +49 (0)6131 39 27 840
Fax. +49 (0)6131 39 27 850
email: [email protected]
