Senior Research Assistant/PostDoc in Plant Ecology

Senior Research Assistant/PostDoc in Plant Ecology

University of Tübingen

Tübingen, Germany

The candidate is expected to develop an own independent research portfolio which is compatible with and complementary to the research interests of the Plant Ecology Group, and which fits within the broader research environment within the Institute of Evolution and Ecology and/or two new Clusters of Excellence (TERRA and GreenRobust). In addition, the position includes teaching (four hours per week during semester time) on an undergraduate and graduate level in the field of plant ecology, biostatistics, conservation or restoration ecology, botany, evolution, and/or biodiversity.

We are searching for an ecologist with excellent knowledge in the field of plant ecology and a strongly conceptual and hypothesis-driven approach to science. The focus of his/her interests and skills should be on one or more of the following fields: plant population ecology, community ecology, biotic interactions, restoration ecology, global change biology, and/or invasion biology.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field and should ideally have some Post-Doctoral experience. Furthermore, the candidate should have excellent skills in designing, conducting, and analysing ecological experiments, and s/he should have excellent writing and presentation skills. Species knowledge and teaching experience is highly welcome. Knowledge of German is not essential but helpful.