The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin (FVB) and the German Leibniz Association. IGB and its partners in the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute for Advanced Biodiversity Research have formed a consortium to implement a major interdisciplinary research initiative funded by the Federal Ministry of Research and Education (BMBF; http://www.bbib.org/bridging-in-biodiversity-science.html). Within the work package "Aquatic-terrestrial coupling," we offer a: Postdoc Position in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Modelling Background: The overall project aims to bridge disciplines, scales and systems in biodiversity research and to provide a proof-of-principle for this bridging approach. The work package on aquatic-terrestrial coupling uses surveys, field experiments in kettle holes and a large mesocosm experiment in IGB's LakeLab (www.lake-lab.de<http://www.lake-lab.de>) to establish relationships between land-use characteristics and effects of terrestrial carbon subsidies on plankton biodiversity and processes. Tasks: The specific tasks of the biodiversity and ecosystem modeller are to develop a conceptual framework and to elaborate and apply food-web, meta-community and/or ecosystem models to describe direct and indirect effects of terrestrial DOC, nutrient and pesticide inputs on aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem processes. Requirements: We seek to recruit a dedicated postdoc with demonstrated expertise in ecological modelling. The ideal candidate has a strong mathematical background and a solid understanding of biodiversity and ecological concepts, combining experience in aquatic food-web, meta-community and/or ecosystem modelling with an interest in collaborating with empiricists to confront ecological theory and models with data. Research experience in biodiversity and the ecology of aquatic ecosystems is particularly useful, although not a strict requirement. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, have proven publication skills and work equally well independently as in a team. Working environment: We offer a stimulating research environment within an interdisciplinary collaborative context. Funding for the position is currently available for 3 years. Salary is according to the standard rates of German federal government employees. This includes full fringe benefits. The position is primarily based at IGB's Department of Experimental Limnology located on Lake Stechlin 80 km north of Berlin. However, effective exchange with the project partners requires regular stays in Berlin. The working language is English. Application: Please upload your complete application (CV, motivation letter, statement of research interests, copies of qualification documents, list of published or submitted papers, contact details of 3 references) at http://www.igb-berlin.de/job-offers.html. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position has been filled. However, for full consideration, applications should be received by 29 Feb 2016. The preferred starting date is 1 April, but a later start is possible. For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Gessner (gess...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:gess...@igb-berlin.de>) or Hans-Peter Grossart (hgross...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:hgross...@igb-berlin.de>). The IGB and FVB are equal opportunity employers and specifically welcome applications by female scientists. Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities when qualifications are equivalent. Mark O. Gessner Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) Alte Fischerhuette 2, 16775 Stechlin, Germany Department of Ecology, Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin) Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 10587 Berlin, Germany
Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB) 14195 Berlin, Germany
