Download Postdoc position in Biodiversity Synthesis, Senckenberg

Job offer ref.#11-17003
Senckenberg BiK-F invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in the research project “BEF-Up:
Upscaling Biodiversity-Ecosystem Function Relationships in Real-World Landscapes”. The project is part of
the DFG funded Biodiversity Exploratories project. We invite applications for a:
Postdoc position in Biodiversity Synthesis:
"Upscaling Biodiversity-Ecosystem Function Relationships in Real-World Landscapes"
(full time)
We are seeking a quantitative ecologist to work on the upscaling of biodiversity-ecosystem function
relationships in ‘real-world’ landscapes. In this project, the successful applicant will collect data from the
areas surrounding the Biodiversity Exploratories grassland plots and combine this with comprehensive
existing data to construct statistical models. These will then be used to project biodiversity-ecosystem
functioning relationships to the landscape scale. The project builds on our existing synthesis work from the
Biodiversity Exploratories project and aims to deliver high-impact publications and robust management
recommendations. The work will be conducted in close cooperation with Dr Peter Manning and Dr. Fons Van
der Plas of BiK-F, the Plant Ecology group of the University of Bern and many others within the Biodiversity
Exploratories research community.
Position requirements
 A PhD in Ecology or a related field, and the ability to conduct independent ecological research
 Excellent knowledge of ecological theory and biodiversity research
 Fluency in R and an understanding of advanced statistical techniques
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the capacity to collaborate effectively
within a large and diverse team of researchers
 A strong publication record and the ambition and capacity to publish in high-impact journals
 Experience in using Arc GIS and in vegetation survey and plant identification, is advantageous, as is a
valid driving license and written and oral communication skills in German
Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E 13, 100%). The position
will be for 3 years, preferably starting in March-April 2017. The Senckenberg Research Institute supports
equal opportunity of men and women and therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified
handicapped applicants will be given preference. The place of employment will be Frankfurt am Main,
Germany. The employer is the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
Please include the reference to this position (Ref.# 11-17003) in the subject line and include a letter of
motivation to apply, a CV including a full publication list, full credentials and contact details of 2 academic
referees. Please submit your application before 2nd February 2016 via e-mail as a single PDF file to:
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt
E-Mail: [email protected]
For scientific enquiries please contact Dr. Peter Manning: [email protected].
Related Links:
Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre http://www.bik-f.de/root/index.php?page_id=57
Biodiversity Exploratories http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/1/home/
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a member of the Leibniz Association and is
headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGN conducts natural history research with almost 800
employees and research institutions in six federal states. Within SGN, the Senckenberg Biodiversity and
Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) explores the interactions between biodiversity and climate.