Job announcement
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Senckenberg Gesellschaft fuer Naturforschung, Research Station Gelnhausen
application deadline: 22. 09. 2009
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Senckenberg Gesellschaft fuer 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 Department of Limnology and Conservation Research at Senckenberg invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Researcher (Ecologist) Ref. #01-09021
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 (stream/floodplain) ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology. Candidates must hold a PhD, have a strong track record of international publications, and a background in ecology and/or limnology. Candidates should have experience with project planning, acquisition, management and data analyses using statistical and non-molecular methods. 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 BAT IIa. 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.
Please apply by sending your application 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 22, 2009 to: recruiting@senckenberg.de
For scientific enquiries feel free to contact: peter.haase@senckenberg.de
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.
