Group leader position in Community Ecology/Conservation
At the Department of Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Technische
Universität München (TUM), Germany, the following position is available in
the group of Wolfgang W. Weisser:
Senior postdoctoral position in Community Ecology
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher (group leader) with a strong
track record in community ecology/conservation. The research focus should be
on analysing ecological interactions using animals, preferably insects as a
model system, ideally in a conservation context. Candidates interested in
this position should have a B.Sc./M.Sc. in a relevant field and a Ph.D. in
Ecology or a related area. The successful candidate is expected to build
his/her own research group and apply for third-party funding. Teaching
requirements are according to the Bavarian University Law and will involve
conservation-related courses.
The position is initially for three years but can be extended to up to six
years. We expect the candidate to have good communication skills and the
ability to work in a team. Fluency in English is a prerequisite and the
successful candidate is expected to learn German after arrival as several
courses will have to be taught in German.
Starting date is 1.10.2012 and the salary is 100% TVL E13. Information about
current research carried out in the Weisser lab can be found under
www.toek.wzw.tum.de.
Application via email only should include a cover letter including a short
statement of past and future research interests, a Curriculum Vitae
including a list of publications, and names and email-addresses of two
references, in a single pdf document. Review of applications will start on
15. August 2012. TUM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
minorities to apply for this position.
For questions please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Wolfgang W. Weisser
(Email [email protected]), Technische Universität München,
Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2, 85354 Freising, Germany, to whom applications
should be sent.
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Mit freundlichen Grüssen,
Wolfgang W. Weisser
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang W. Weisser
Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl für Terrestrische Ökologie
Department für Ökologie und Ökosystemmanagement
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2
85354 Freising
Büro: 08161-71-3496/3495
Fax: 08161-71 4427
Mobil: 0162-2925955
Email: [email protected]
Homepage: www.toek.wzw.tum.de
