Professor of Mechanisms of Adaptation

Professor of Mechanisms of Adaptation

University of Graz - Department of Biology

Graz, Austria

From € 93,986.20 per year gross

Job Description

The Professor of Mechanisms of Adaptation addresses how fundamental biological processes are shaped by external environmental factors. The successful candidate will employ advanced and state-of-the-art research approaches to reveal complex interactions and adaptive mechanisms in nature at the organismal level. The position complements the core research areas of the Department of Biology, particularly in the area of zoology and in disciplines of evolutionary biology, animal physiology, neurobiology and molecular ecology. The primary focus of this professorship is the experimental investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying adaptations. This includes, but is not limited to, the elucidation of molecular, physiological, and/or developmental processes by which animals adapt to diverse environmental conditions. An organismal research perspective with an emphasis on aquatic systems is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an experimentally driven research programme employing approaches from developmental biology, physiology, and/or genetics. The post holder will contribute to teaching within the bachelor’s and master’s programmes supported by the Department, particularly, though not exclusively, in the areas of zoology and developmental biology. Active collaboration with research groups in the Department of Biology, as well as integration in institutional research networks (including the University’s fields of excellence and doctoral training consortia), is expected.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD);
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in zoology;
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities);
• Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned;
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media;
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers;
• Professional experience abroad during academic career;
• Management and leadership experience;
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills;
• Good knowledge of English. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to teach lessons in German within three years.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.