The new Lab of Animal Network Ecology, led by Prof. Dr. Jochen Fründ, investigates dynamic species interaction networks by combining field experiments, observational studies, data synthesis and modeling. We focus on mutualistic and antagonistic interactions of insects with other organisms, and are particularly interested in temporal dynamics (timing, rewiring) on different time scales. It is an exciting time to join the lab, as there is a lot of freedom for shaping the lab‘s research, supported by excellent resources in the beautiful location in the botanical garden in Klein Flottbek, and great opportunities to establish further collaborations in the dynamic research environment of Universität Hamburg and the LIB (Leibniz Center for Analysis of Biodiversity Change).
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Research Associate (Postdoc) in Animal Network Ecology § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Lab of Animal Network Ecology
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: as soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]). The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to three years depending on the associate’s achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that requirements have been fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status in accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG.
Application deadline: 18.02.2024
Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own academic work.
You will perform your own research within the area of ecology, develop own projects, apply for research funding and publish in high quality journals. You will contribute to lab research in the area of animal biodiversity, species interactions and global change, develop collaborations within the team and beyond, (co)supervise students and PhD theses. You will be an active part of scientific life in the lab (seminars, retreats, journal club, etc.) and beyond (workshops, conferences, etc.), and help establish high scientific standards (open science, lab culture, efficient procedures, etc.).
You will teach in BSc and MSc programs in Biology with a total duty of 4 LVS (teaching hours) in the initial term. Part of the teaching duty has to be fulfilled by teaching the fundamentals of zoology (animal biodiversity, morphology, field trips, etc.) in German language, but there is also freedom to develop specialized courses according to your own preferences.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant subject plus doctorate.
Further essentials:
- you are enthusiastic about ecological research and your research focus involves insects (or other animals) and/or modeling of biotic interactions, ideally in a food web/network context
- strong quantitative skills (at least good command of statistics in a coding-based language)
- ability to teach (practical) zoology, which requires at least basic knowledge of German
- experience in scientific publishing: at least one first author paper published (or accepted) in a high-quality peer-reviewed journal, and more papers (as first or co-author) submitted or published
- strong writing and communication skills
- open-minded, critically thinking and quality-oriented attitude
Optional assets:
- strong taxonomic knowledge of an arthropod group or good overview of arthropod identification
- good knowledge of German flora
We offer
Instructions for applying
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
- please include a pdf of your favorite own paper in the application documents
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de
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Reference number
496
Location
Ohnhorststr. 18
22609 Hamburg
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Application deadline
18.02.2024
Contact
Prof. Dr. Jochen Fründ
jochen.fruend@uni-hamburg.de
+49 40 42816‑660
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
