Germany : 2 Postdoctoral Positions 3+3 years in Plant Ecology (Goettingen)

Two postdoctoral positions are available at the Department of Plant Ecology of the Albrecht von Haller Institute for Plant Sciences of the Georg-August-University Göttingen to be filled at October 1, 2010.
The salary will be paid according to EG13 TV-L (full-time employment) for the limited duration of 2 x 3 years (first term until September 30, 2013).

The main research focus shall be on the ecology of temperate tree species and forests (position 1) and on the ecology of tropical tree species and forests (position 2). The applicant's methodological background should be either in one or more of the following areas: ecophysiology, experimental plant ecology, ecosystems research, climate change research. The participation in ongoing research projects of the department is appreciated and we expect the acquisition of own research grants. The duties include 4 hours / week (semester load) of lectures in the existing study programs for bachelor and master students ('Biological diversity and ecology', 'Biology').

Prerequisites are an excellent PhD certificate in the field of plant ecology or closely related disciplines and the record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for female scientists and scholars. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude for the position will be favoured.

Highly motivated candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a CV, publication list, a description of research interests and future goals until August 15, 2010 to: The University of Göttingen, Department of Plant Ecology, Prof. Dr. Ch. Leuschner, Untere Karspüle 2, 37073 Göttingen, Germany

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Application Deadline : 15 August 2010

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