Global Change Evolutionary Ecologist (f/m/x) at Leibniz G...

Intro

The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin invites applications for a tenure track group leader position on Global Change Evolutionary Ecology.

Tasks

Development of an independent research group on evolutionary and trait-based ecology of freshwater invertebrates
Analysis of global change responses of freshwater ecosystems, ideally with a focus on zooplankton
Linking trait-based mechanistic insights to management of standing waters
Participation in and further development of IGB’s long-term monitoring program of lakes
Integration into the research of IGB, especially with groups working on microbial ecology, plankton, fish and lake ecosystem ecology
Collaboration to use the regional research infrastructure from small-scale incubators to IGB’s LakeLab

Requirements

Doctoral degree in biology or ecology, or equivalent
Substantial experience in freshwater ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic organisms
Strong analytical and synthetic skills
Strong publication and project acquisition track record
Experience of research supervision
Excellent English language skills; learning German is expected
Enthusiasm to collaborate in a team of aquatic scientists