Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung has an international reputation in all fields of Natural History research. It runs six research institutes and two museums in Germany and is also custodian of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Messel.
The Senckenberg Research Institute, Department of Limnology and Conservation, Gelnhausen is looking for a:
Postdoctoral Researcher (Freshwater Ecologist)
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated team of 20 scientists and research support staff who are working at the Senckenberg Research Station Gelnhausen (close to Frankfurt) on a variety of topics in river and floodplain ecology and conservation.
Candidates must hold a PhD, have a strong track record of international publications, a background in freshwater (macro-) ecology and zoology, and advanced skills in analysis of large datasets and/or ecological modelling.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research programme, to manage projects, analyse large data sets, and to advise graduate students. We are seeking an individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills who is willing to co-operate with other research groups at Senckenberg, the University of Frankfurt, and the Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F).
The position is full time. Salary is based on Tarifvertrag Hessen TV-H E13. The position is available from October 1st. Initial employment is for up to two years with a possible extension being subject to personal performance and availability of funds.
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.
Please apply by sending your application in a single pdf exclusively by e-mail, including a letter outlining your suitability for the post, a detailed CV, contact details of 2 referees, a list of publications and fundings until September 5, 2011 to: recruiting@senckenberg.de
Administrative Director
Dr. Johannes Heilmann
c/o Senckenberg Gesellschaft
für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
D-60325 Frankfurt/Main
E-mail: recruiting@senckenberg.de
For scientific enquiries feel free to contact: peter.haase@senckenberg.de
Application Deadline : 5 September 2011