The Plant Ecology Group at the University of Tübingen is searching for a PhD student in Plant Ecology
We are looking for an ecologist with excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of plant ecology, with a focus on community ecology or population ecology. The candidate should hold a M.Sc., Diploma or similar degree in biology or a related subject. S/he should have a strong conceptual approach to ecological questions, a profound knowledge of biostatistics and experimental design, and basic knowledge of plant species. In addition, a good physical condition is advantageous, due to the extensive field work associated with the project. The project 'HEDGE 2' deals with the role of habitat heterogeneity for species diversity and is embedded the priority programme 'Biodiversity Exploratories' funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) (http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/1/home/). This programme investigates relationship between land use and species diversity and includes three regions within Germany. In this particular project, we will collaborate with a modelling group in Israel (Prof. R. Kadmon), the core management team of the Exploratories as well as with remote sensing specialists with the aim of identifying how land use affects habitat heterogeneity and plant beta- diversity in the grasslands of the Biodiversity Exploratories. The work includes a large and innovative common garden experiment in Tübingen as well as extensive field studies in all three Exploratories. The main working place is Tübingen, a lively and pretty university town in South-West Germany. Our working group is very international and excellent knowledge of English is a prerequisite for this position. The salary is based on the German public tariff E13 TV-L (65%) and includes social benefits. The University seeks to raise the number of women in research and therefore urges qualified female academics to apply for this position. Disabled candidates will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. Please send your application including a letter of interest and CV as a single pdf-file to Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger ([email protected]) to whom also inquiries should be addressed. Please also make sure that two letters of reference will be sent to the above address independently. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2017, or until the position is filled
