It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project Area B “Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate” and C “Adaptation and Climate” invites applications for the position of a
Postdoctoral researcher in “Climate Change Biology/Ecology”
Project B2.13 [Ref. #B49a]
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated team of scientists and research support staff who are working at the Senckenberg Research Station Gelnhausen (close to Frankfurt) and in Frankfurt on a variety of topics in stream/floodplain ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology. She/he will work on two projects, dealing with different aspects of climate change impacts on biodiversity:
(1) An interdisciplinary project with hydrological (by Prof. P. Döll, University of Frankfurt) and freshwater ecological (Dr. S. Jähnig) aspects, where the successful candidate will develop ecological response functions to stream discharge changes for benthic invertebrates and fish. (2) An interdisciplinary project to model the impacts of climate change on genetic diversity of various plant and animal taxa. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to managing the projects and to advising graduate students.
Essentials:
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate holding a PhD degree in a relevant subject (freshwater biology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related subject), with a strong track record of international publications, and a sound modelling background. Candidates should have extensive experience with data analyses using statistical methods, especially the use of species distribution models, GIS and
R (including script writing). Candidates should have also experience with project planning and management. We are seeking an individual with excellent verbal and written English communication skills that is willing to co-operate with other research groups at Senckenberg, the University of Frankfurt, and the Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F).
Conditions of employment
The position is full-time (100%). Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (Hesse) (TVH-E13). Senckenberg wishes to increase the share of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and strongly encourages women to apply. Senckenberg has an affirmative action policy for the disabled and especially encourages them to apply.
The contract shall start in Febuary 2012 with initial employment for up to 24 months. The duty stations will be Gelnhausen and Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Please send your application by post or e-mail, including 1) a cover letter outlining relevant background and work experience, 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) copies of educational certificates/thesis, 4) names and addresses of two referees, before October 31st 2011 to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganalge 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail should be sent to Service and Administration: recruiting@senckenberg.de.
For scientific enquiries please contact Dr. Sonja Jaehnig (sonja.jaehnig@senckenberg.de), Dr. Carsten Nowak (carsten.nowak@senckenberg.de), or Dr. Steffen Pauls (steffen.pauls@senckenberg.de).