Could you please post the following job advertisement?
Thanks
Susanne
Job announcement
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The Faculty 10 Biology, Zoological Institute, Department Evolutionary
Biology
at the University of Mainz is searching for an
*Assistant Professor**(Akademischer Rat -- Scientific Assistant /
Bes.Gr. A 13 BBesG)***
*(non-tenure track, 6 years -- with the possibility of further extension)*
in the research area *Evolutionary Biology / Behavioral Ecology *
**Closing date: 30.9.2011
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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 researcher
with a strong background in evolutionary biology or behavioral ecology
to establish a junior research group within Prof. Susanne Foitzik's
research team. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience.
The successful candidate should address evolutionary or
behavioral questions in social insects or other arthropods.
Our research focuses on behavioral and chemical ecology
(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, new 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 the German language is
required. The candidate has the option to acquire a "Habilitation".
The working language of the lab is English.The Johannes
Gutenberg-Universität 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/).
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
D - 55099 Mainz
+49 6131 894 8118
Germany
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Closing date for application is September 30^th , 2011
*Starting date for the position is January 1^st 2012, but 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]
