Doctoral Researcher (65% TV-L E13)
starting on March 1, 2014 for 3 years, contingent on funding of the position.
The research group examines various aspects of how abiotic and biotic
factors influence species' performance, distribution patterns and
community composition, and considers them in the context of global change.
The doctoral researcher will participate in a research project on
drought tolerance of grassland species and its role for community
assembly along moisture and land-use gradients. The project will take
place in the framework of the Biodiversity Exploratories
(<http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/startseite>http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/startseite).
The research group is part of the Bayreuth Center of Ecology and
Environmental Research (BayCEER) with more than 60 senior researchers
and postdocs, and the University of Bayreuth offers a graduate
program in Ecology and Environmental Research (PEER).
Candidate's qualifications: (1) M. Sc. Degree (or diploma) in
Ecology, Biology or Botany, (2) methodological knowledge and
experience in plant physiological ecology and experimental field
research, (3) a strong statistical background, (4) good oral and
written communication (English is required, German a plus), (5)
skills and desire to communicate and interact with other scientists.
People with disabilities will be taken into consideration. The
University aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore
explicitly invites women to apply.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research
interests, and contact information for 3 referees (preferably via
email) to Prof. Dr. Bettina Engelbrecht, Faculty of Biology,
Chemistry and Geosciences, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth,
Germany, email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Deadline for applications is January 15, 2014 or until the position is filled.
