The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries,
IGB, invites applications for the following tenure-track positions:
Frontiers in Freshwater Science:
2 Junior Research Group Leaders
We are seeking to recruit outstanding scientists to establish
innovative research programmes with high international visibility.
The specific area of expertise is open, but the research should
complement and interlink with existing research programmes at IGB
(<http://www.igb-berlin.de>www.igb-berlin.de). S/he should have a
clear vision and strategy for the development of an internationally
recognised research programme in freshwater science or inland fisheries.
IGB is the largest freshwater ecology institute in Germany. It offers
excellent laboratory and field facilities for interdisciplinary
research, including large-scale experimental infrastructure and
long-term research programmes. By working in close partnership with
the scientific community worldwide, government agencies, and the
private sector, innovative tools are developed to meet the existing
and emerging challenges of freshwater ecosystems and human societies.
The working language at IGB is English to facilitate efficient
communication among our increasingly international scientific staff.
The position includes a competitive salary, support for a doctoral
student, and a start-up package to cover initial research expenses.
Please submit a full curriculum vitae, including a letter of
motivation, statements addressing research interests and academic
leadership goals, copies of five representative publications, and the
names and contact information of three referees. Please send all
documents as a single PDF file to [email protected]. Review of the
applications will start on 1 October 2012 and continue until the
positions are filled. For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Dr.
Klement Tockner, Director of IGB ([email protected]).
IGB is a member of Germany's Leibniz Association (www.wgl.de),
comprising 86 institutes that cover a broad range of basic and
applied research and are funded by Federal and State governments. IGB
is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB), which represents
eight research institutes in Berlin focusing on natural sciences,
life sciences and environmental sciences, and pursuing common
interests as a single legal entity while maintaining full scientific
autonomy. IGB and FVB are equal opportunity employers and
specifically welcome applications from female scientists. Preference
will be given to applicants with disabilities when qualifications are
equivalent.
Berlin is a cultural capital of Europe and ranks among the top
destinations for science and technology worldwide.
