[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position at IGB Berlin on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Waters
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (igb-berlin.de) is the largest freshwater ecology research institute in Germany. It is a member of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and the Leibniz-Association (www.wgl.de). The FVB manages eight large research institutes in Berlin that have close links to all three universities in the German capital. IGB’s Department of Experimental Limnology is offering a PhD Position on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Waters, which is integrated in the interdisciplinary research training group “Urban Water Interfaces“(UWI) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The aim of the joint project of IGB and the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin) is to co-educate engineers and scientists to achieve a new level of process understanding in urban aquatic systems. The project builds on recent assessments of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the city of Berlin, Germany, to assess the GHG footprint of a large metropolitan area. The goals are to enhance an existing emission data base on 30 urban water bodies, include additional natural and technical aquatic systems, and develop a spatially explicit emission flux model. A mix of established and new technologies will be used, which could involve remote sensing by drones and other methods not currently used on a routine basis. Collaborations within the Research Training Group are envisaged specifically with subprojects on microbial communities responsible for gas fluxes, hydrology, technical systems, and modelling. Please see http://www.uwi.tu-berlin.de for further details. We are seeking to recruit a creative and motivated scientist who enjoys working in an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate holds a university degree (Master or equivalent) in aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental science or engineering, earth system science or a related field. The ideal candidate is interested in linking empirical and modelling approaches. The specific focus of the project will depend on the expertise and interests of the selected candidate. The team of advisors includes Drs. Mark Gessner (IGB, TUB), Peter Casper (IGB) and Gabriel Singer (IGB). The position is based at IGB’s Department of Experimental Limnology on Lake Stechlin, 1 hour north of Berlin, but frequent visits to Berlin are necessary. Salary is paid according to the civil service pay scale (TVöD; 75% position). The duration of employment is limited to 3 years. The working language is English. In keeping with IGB's policy on gender equality, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. For further information, please contact Drs. Casper, Singer or Gessner (p...@igb-berlin.de, gabriel.sin...@igb-berlin.de, gess...@igb-berlin.de). Please upload your complete application (CV, cover letter indicating research interests and experience, and the name and contact details of two references) via IGB’s online-job-platform at http://www.igb-berlin.de/job-offers.html (button “Apply online”). For full consideration, applications should be received by 15 September 2018.
[ECOLOG-L] Director of IGB Berlin / Professor at FU Berlin in Freshwater Science
Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin) and the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., a publically funded research institute of the German Leibniz Association, invite applications for the following position: Full Professor in Freshwater Science and Director of IGB We are seeking to appoint an outstanding personality to further develop IGB's position as a global leader in freshwater science. The specific area of expertise could range from molecular to global ecology with a focus on freshwater biodiversity, limnology, fish biology and fisheries science, ecological theory, microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, evolution, ecological physiology, chemical ecology, parasitology, ecotoxicology or freshwater conservation. Candidates working across systems, scales and disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. The position opens exceptional opportunities to develop and guide disciplinary and interdisciplinary research within IGB and FU Berlin and in collaboration with a wide range of other universities and research institutes in Germany's capital area and beyond. This includes involvement in the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB: www.bbib.org). The ideal candidate is an accomplished freshwater ecologist with expertise in one of the above areas or a similar field, as demonstrated by a strong publication record and other indicators of scientific standing. She or he is dedicated to guide an aspiring institute to further enhance its standing as a leading freshwater research institution with impact in science and society. The position requires excellent communication and scientific leadership skills. The successful candidate will be appointed as a civil servant or employee of the public sector (salary grade W 3). Applicants must hence meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (Berliner Hochschulgesetz). The position is based at IGB's main location in Berlin on the shore of Lake Müggelsee. In addition to the responsibilities as director of IGB, it involves reduced teaching responsibilities at the Institute of Biology in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy of the FU Berlin (one 2-hour course per semester). Courses are taught in English or German. The main working language at IGB is English, reflecting the institute's increasingly international staff and students. The FU Berlin and IGB are equal opportunities employers who seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and specifically encourage female candidates to apply. Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to disabled candidates. Scientists from abroad are most welcome to apply. Applications quoting the reference code freshwater science should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, copies of five publications, statements of research (max 3 pages) and teaching experience and interests (max 2 pages), copies of certificates of academic qualifications, and contact details of three referees. Please also include a private postal and an email address in the application documents. Informal enquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Dr. Mark Gessner (direc...@igb-berlin.de). All application materials must be received by February 1st, 2017 preferably as a single PDF file sent via e-mail by clicking on the ''Apply for this job'' button, or else to: Freie Universität Berlin, Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie, Dekanat, Takustraße 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Ecological Modelling at IGB Berlin, Germany
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
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Molecular Ecology/Bioinformatics at IGB Berlin, Germany
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 new 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 Molecular Ecology and Bioinformatics Background: The overall project aims to bridge disciplines, scales and systems in biodiversity research and to provide a proof-of-principle for the 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: A molecular ecological approach will be used to assess a broad range of biodiversity components in kettle holes and mesocosm experiments. The specific tasks include (1) molecular studies of plankton and sediment microbes (algae, metazoans, bacteria, archaea, fungi and protists) using metabarcoding and/or metagenomics; (2) elaboration of protocols to analyse free environmental DNA (eDNA); (3) participation in field surveys and experiments to explore effects of land use and terrestrial subsidies on aquatic biodiversity and microbial processes. Field data will be collected in close collaboration with other members of the team. Requirements: We are seeking to recruit a dedicated postdoc with demonstrated expertise in molecular ecology and bioinformatics, particularly of large sequence data sets. The ideal candidate has a strong background in molecular biological analyses and bioinformatics. A solid understanding of, and research experience in, aquatic biodiversity, ecology and biogeochemistry will be particularly useful, although these qualifications are not a strict requirement. Working environment: We offer a stimulating research environment within an interdisciplinary collaborative context. Funding of 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 February 2016. The preferred starting date is 1 April, but a later start is possible. For informal enquiries, please contact Hans-Peter Grossart (hgross...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:hgross...@igb-berlin.de>) or Mark Gessner (gess...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:gess...@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
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Food-web and Ecosystem Modelling at IGB Berlin, Germany
The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is the largest freshwater ecology institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.de<http://www.igb-berlin.de>). It is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB), the Leibniz Association (www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en<http://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en>), and the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (www.bbib.org<http://www.bbib.org>). Joint professorships link IGB to Berlin's three universities and the University of Potsdam. IGB provides excellent laboratory and field facilities as well as long-term research programs and data sets. We invite applications for a Postdoc in Aquatic Food-web and Ecosystem Modelling as part of a collaborative project addressing ecological effects of light pollution on lakes. The focus is on skyglow and lake dimming by coloured DOC, two emerging features of global change that may disrupt ecological relationships, with skyglow never before experienced in evolutionary history. The successful candidates will join an international team of 20 senior scientists, postdocs and PhD students involved in planning, conducting and analysing experiments at IGB's LakeLab, a unique large-scale infrastructure to study impacts of global environmental change in realistic conditions (www.lake-lab.de<http://www.lake-lab.de>). Light influences lake ecosystems at various levels, from direct effects on primary production to indirect effects caused by changes in mixing patterns and temperature regimes as well as behavioural responses of zooplankton and fish. Therefore, an integrative modelling approach is needed to investigate how changes in light regimes will impact community dynamics and energy flow. Thus, the project aims at developing a conceptual framework and mathematical models describing direct and indirect effects of skyglow and lake dimming by DOC on plankton community structure and energy flow through both the standard grazing food chain and the microbial loop. We are seeking to recruit a dedicated postdoc with demonstrated expertise in ecological modelling. The ideal candidate has a strong mathematical background and a solid understanding of ecological concepts, combining experience in aquatic food-web and/or ecosystem modelling with an interest in confronting ecological theory and models with experimental data. Research experience in trophic relationships and the general ecology of pelagic ecosystems is particularly useful, although not a strict requirement. Funding for the position is currently available for 2 years. An extension is possible, depending on performance and funding. 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. 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 shortly and will continue until the position has been filled. However, applications are best received by 20 February 2016 for full consideration. The starting date is anticipated in spring 2016. For further enquiries, please contact Franz Hölker (hoel...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:hoel...@igb-berlin.de>) or Mark Gessner (gess...@igb-berlin.de<mailto:gess...@igb-berlin.de>). The IGB and FVB are equal opportunity employers and specifically welcome applications by female candidates. Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities when qualifications are equivalent. Dr. Mark O. Gessner Professor of Aquatic Sciences Department of Experimental Limnology 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 Phone: +49 33082 6990 Fax: +49 33082 69917 Email: gess...@igb-berlin.de<blocked::mailto:gess...@igb-berlin.de>
[ECOLOG-L] Professorship in Ecohydrology at HU and IGB Berlin
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HUB) and the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB/FVB) invite applications for a Full Professorship in Ecohydrology (W-3) - Joint appointment between HUB and IGB We are seeking an outstanding scientist to establish an innovative research programme with high international visibility, placing emphasis on ecohydrology or a related field. The successful candidate will complement and interlink with ongoing research activities at IGB (www.igb-berlin.de) and HUB (Department of Geography; www.geographie.hu-berlin.de/department/portraet-en) using experimental, theoretical and/or modelling approaches. IGB is the largest freshwater research institute in Germany, offering cutting-edge laboratory and field facilities for interdisciplinary research, including large-scale experimental infrastructure and long-term research programmes. HUB is one of 12 German Universities of Excellence (www.exzellenz.hu-berlin.de/en) and the Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys, www.iri-thesys.org) is one of its flagship activities. The professorship is tightly linked to THESys. The specific area of expertise for the position is open, but candidates working across systems, scales, and disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. She or he should have a clear vision and strategy for developing a cutting-edge research programme in ecohydrology or a related field. The successful candidate will be committed to student mentoring and is expected to teach undergraduate or graduate courses at the Geography Department of HUB. The teaching language is English or German, and the working language at IGB is English to facilitate communication among IGB's internationally diverse staff and students. HUB and IGB are equal opportunity employers. HUB and IGB are seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourage qualified female candidates to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. Applications of scientists from abroad and/or with a migration background are explicitly welcome. Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which provides access to the legally binding German version. Applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the `Berliner Hochschulgesetz´. Your application must include a curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and documents, a description of teaching experience, a list of current and planned research projects, and a list of publications including up to 5 copies of your most relevant work. Your letter of motivation should also illustrate your vision of academic leadership and may name up to three referees. Please send your application within four weeks and not later than 15th June 2015, quoting the reference number [PR/010/15], to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Prof. Dr. Elmar Kulke, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany and all documents in electronic form as a single PDF to elmar.ku...@geo.hu-berlin.de. Please only submit copies because submitted material will not be returned. For further enquiries please contact Prof. Dr. Klement Tockner, Director of IGB (tock...@igb-berlin.de). 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
[ECOLOG-L] Five PhD positions in Aquatic Ecology at IGB Berlin
The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is the largest freshwater ecology institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.de). It is part of the Forschungs-verbund Berlin e.V. (FVB), the Leibniz Association (www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en), and the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (www.bbib.org). Joint professorships link IGB to Berlin's three universities and the University of Potsdam. IGB provides excellent laboratory and field facilities as well as long-term research programs and data sets. We invite applications for 5 PhD positions in Aquatic Global Change Ecology as part of a newly funded project to study ecological effects of light pollution. The focus is on skyglow and lake dimming by coloured DOC, two emerging features of global change disrupting ecological relationships in lakes, with skyglow never before experienced during evolutionary history. We hypothesize system-level light effects to arise through physiological and behavioural responses of key species, triggering changes in trophic and competitive interactions, thereby shifting community structure and energy flow through the food web. The successful candidates will join a team of 20 investigators to conduct and analyse pioneering experiments at IGB's LakeLab, a unique large-scale infrastructure to study impacts of global environmental change in realistic conditions (www.lake-lab.dehttp://www.lake-lab.de). We are seeking to recruit a dedicated team combining expertise in plankton ecology, microbial ecology, fish, biogeochemistry and ecological modeling. Candidates with a background or interest in food-web interactions, phyto- or zooplankton, primary production or other ecosystem processes, theoretical ecology, dissolved organic carbon, microbial dynamics, or fish ecology, physiology or behaviour are especially encouraged to apply. See http://www.igb-berlin.de/job-offers.html for further information. The successful candidates hold an MSc or equivalent degree in limnology, oceanography, ecology, microbial ecology, geochemistry, biomathematics or a related field. Strong numerical and writing skills are an asset. Proficiency in German is not required. Funding has been secured for 3 years. Salaries are according to the standard rates of German federal government employees, including full fringe benefits. The positions are based at IGB's Department of Experimental Limnology located on Lake Stechlin 80 km north of Berlin, Germany. Regular travel to Berlin will also be required. IGB offers an attractive training program (www.igb-berlin.de/PhD_Training.html) for all PhD students. We look forward to receiving your application, including a complete CV, copies of qualification documents, a list of any published or submitted papers, the contact details of 3 referees, a motivation letter and a statement of research interests relating to one or two of the project clusters (see www.igb-berlin.de/job-offers.html). Please assemble all documents in a single PDF file and send it to Ms. Edith Tesch at stech...@igb-berlin.demailto:stech...@igb-berlin.de. Review of the applications will start immediately and continue until the positions have been filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by 25 January 2013. A symposium and interviews of shortlisted candidates will be scheduled on February 16 and 17 and/or between March 16 and 20, 2015. Please save the dates. For further enquiries, please contact Drs. Mark Gessner (stech...@igb-berlin.de) or Franz Hölker (hoel...@igb-berlin.de). The IGB and FVB are equal opportunity employers and specifically welcome applications by female candidates. 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 Phone: +49 33082 6990 Fax: +49 33082 69917 Email: gess...@igb-berlin.demailto:gess...@igb-berlin.de
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in Aquatic Ecology at IGB Berlin, Germany
The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is the largest freshwater ecology institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.dehttp://www.igb-berlin.de). It is a member of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB), the Leibniz Association (www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/enhttp://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en), and the recently founded Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (www.bbib.orghttp://www.bbib.org). Joint professorships link the insitute to all three universities in Berlin as well as to the University of Potsdam. IGB offers excellent laboratory and large-scale experimental facilities, long-term research programs and data sets, and an open collaborative atmosphere. We invite applications for a Tenure-track position in Aquatic Ecology as part of our Frontiers in Freshwater Science Program to strengthen research on lake ecosystems. This includes investigations into global-change impacts on lakes, which can be studied in a new experimental field facility (www.lake-lab.dehttp://www.lake-lab.de), and analyses of long-term data sets on Lake Stechlin and other lakes in the area. The position is based at the Department of Experimental Limnology 80 km north of Berlin, Germany. The specific area of expertise for the position is open. However, we particularly welcome applications by ecological modellers who are keen on confronting theory with experimental data, and by empirical ecologists with an interest in theory. Topics of special interest include food-web and biogeochemical modelling, phytoplankton community dynamics, ecological stoichiometry, ecosystem processes, and food-web interactions. Successful candidates hold a doctoral degree in ecology, environmental science or a related field. A strong publication record, advanced numerical skills, expertise in the ecology of aquatic communities or ecosystems, interest in large-scale experiments, experience in the analysis of large data sets, and postdoctoral experience are assets. Proficiency in German is not required. Salaries are according to the standard rates of German federal government employees (TVöD). Contracts are initially for two or three years. Tenure is contingent on performance according to a set of agreed criteria. Please submit a motivation letter, complete CV, including a list of publications, and a statement of past and future research interests, copies of three publications, and the names and contact information of three referees. All application documents should be assembled in a single PDF file and sent to Ms Edith Tesch at stech...@igb-berlin.demailto:stech...@igb-berlin.de. Review of the applications will begin on 28 February 2014 and will continue until the position has been filled. For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Mark Gessner at stech...@igb-berlin.demailto:stech...@igb-berlin.de. The IGB and FVB are equal opportunity employers and specifically welcome applications by women. Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities when qualifications are equivalent. Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Department of Experimental Limnology, Alte Fischerhütte 2, 16775 Stechlin, Germany
[ECOLOG-L] Three positions in Aquatic Ecology at IGB, Germany
The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is the largest freshwater ecology institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.de). It is a member of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB), the Leibniz Association (www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en), and the recently founded Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (www.bbib.org). Joint professorships link IGB to all three universities in Berlin as well as to the University of Potsdam. IGB offers excellent laboratory and field facilities for interdisciplinary research, large-scale experimental facilities, and long-term research programs and data sets. Applications are invited for Three positions in Aquatic Ecology -- 1 Science Coordinator, 1 Postdoc and 1 PhD student, to strengthen ongoing research on global-change impacts on lake ecosystems, primarily in a newly built experimental field facility (www.lake-lab.de). All positions are based at the Department of Experimental Limnology located on the shore of Lake Stechlin 80 km north of Berlin. The specific areas of expertise of the applicants are open, but we are particularly interested in ecological modelers and plankton community and ecosystems ecologists. Topics of special interest include food-web and biogeochemical modeling, phytoplankton community dynamics, ecological stoichiometry, ecosystem processes, and food-web dynamics. Successful candidates hold a doctoral degree or, for the PhD position, an MSc degree or equivalent in ecology, environmental science or a related field. A strong publication record, advanced numerical skills, expertise on aquatic communities or ecosystems, and experience with mesocosm experiments are strong assets. Proficiency in German is not required. Salaries are according to the standard rates of German federal government employees (TVOeD). Contracts are initially for 2 years but prolongation is envisaged, depending on performance. Funding for the positions is available for at least 3 (PhD student) or 2.5 years. Please submit a complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, a motivation letter and statements of past and future research interests, copies of up to three publications, and the names and contact information of three referees. All application documents should be assembled in a single PDF file and sent to Ms. Edith Tesch at stech...@igb-berlin.de by 30 November 2013. Please state in your covering letter which positions you apply for. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions have been filled. A symposium and interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place in mid-December, most likely on the 16th and 17th. For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Mark Gessner at stech...@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.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Water Quality Modelling in Switzerland
Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, a Swiss-based and internationally operating aquatic research institute within the ETH domain. The Departments of System Analysis, Integrated Assessment and Modelling, Urban Water Management, and Environmental Chemistry offer an interdisciplinary Postdoctoral research position in Water Quality Modelling (2 years) within the project Integrated River Water Quality Management (iWaQa), which is part of a broad National Research Program on Sustainable Water Management that is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (http://www.nrp61.ch/). The iWaQa project aims at developing and testing a Decision Support Framework for Integrated River Water Quality Management to assess management options under conditions of environmental and societal change. The scientific core element consists of a Probabilistic Network Model (PNM) that links an exposure submodel for nutrient, toxicants and fine sediments with an ecological effect submodel describing algae, macroinvertebrates and fish in a stream network. This position is available covering the following tasks: development of the hydrology and water quality submodel based on existing modeling tools at Eawag, and parameterizing the model for two test catchments in the Swiss Plateau. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a second postdoctoral researcher focusing on the ecological effect submodel. We are looking for candidates who have a strong scientific record in hydrologic modeling, preferably related to water quality, and good computational modelling skills. Keen interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration will also be essential. Please submit your application including a CV, brief statement describing your motivation to apply, copies of your academic qualifications and your most important publications, and names of two potential referees in electronic form as a single PDF file to Sandra Isenring, Eawag, Human Resources Department: recruit...@eawag.ch, indicating reference number 096503. For further information, consult www.eawag.ch, http://www.nrp61.ch/ or contact Christian Stamm (christian.st...@eawag.ch). Starting date for the position is February 1, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Funding has been secured for a duration of two years. Deadline for applications is 11 December 2009 or until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Ecological Modelling in Switzerland
Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, a Swiss-based and internationally operating aquatic research institute within the ETH domain. The Departments of System Analysis, Integrated Assessment and Modelling, Aquatic Ecology, Fish Ecology and Evolution; and Environmental Chemistry offer an interdisciplinary Postdoctoral research position in Ecological Modelling (3 years) within the project Integrated River Water Quality Management (iWaQa), which is part of a broad National Research Program on Sustainable Water Management that is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (http://www.nrp61.ch/). The iWaQa project aims at developing and testing a Decision Support Framework for Integrated River Water Quality Management to assess management options under conditions of environmental and societal change. The scientific core element consists of a Probabilistic Network Model (PNM) that links an exposure submodel for nutrients, toxicants and fine sediments with an ecological effect submodel describing algae, macroinvertebrates and fish in stream networks. This position is available to cover the following tasks: development of the ecological submodel based on existing modeling tools at Eawag, parameterizing the model for two test catchments in the Swiss Plateau, and linking the PNM with the Decision Support Framework. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a second postdoctoral researcher focusing on the exposure submodel. We are looking for a candidate with a strong scientific record in ecological or ecotoxicological modeling, including good computational modelling skills and a good understanding of aquatic ecosystems. Keen interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration will also be essential. Please submit your application including a CV, brief statement describing your motivation to apply, copies of your academic qualifications and your most important publications, and names of two potential referees in electronic form as a single PDF file to Jadranka Vögelin, Eawag, Human Resources Department: recruit...@eawag.ch, indicating reference number 094601. For further information, consult www.eawag.ch, http://www.nrp61.ch/ or contact Christian Stamm (christian.st...@eawag.ch). Starting date for the position is February 1, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Funding has been secured for a duration of three years. Deadline for applications is 11 December 2009 or until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Invasion Ecology Position in Switzerland
Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, a Swiss-based and internationally-operating aquatic research institute within the ETH domain. Our Aquatic Ecology Department has a job opening for an Invasive species biologist (PhD, Tenure Track) Suitable candidates have an excellent research record in aquatic invasive species research. We are especially interested in candidates who can mix conceptually strong, question-oriented research to relevant problem-oriented applied research. The ideal candidate has post-doctoral research experience and is ready to apply for external research funding. We are looking for a person who is keen on benefitting from the broad environmental disciplines represented at Eawag. The ideal candidate would be able to develop a strong research program on aquatic invasive species in Switzerland, incorporating the excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary research at Eawag and engaging stakeholder interests in research. The Department of Aquatic Ecology, where the position is based, can support conceptually and methodologically broad research agendas from field experiments to molecular biology. The Junior Group Leader is expected to: Establish an independent and collaborative research group Supervise PhD and Masters students Participate in department activities and administration The Department of Aquatic Ecology houses 10 research groups in diverse areas of aquatic research, collaborating with other Eawag departments, the ETH-Zurich, and internationally. Our department is connected to the Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH-Zurich (Prof. Jukka Jokela). As a top research institute, Eawag provides excellent support for high-quality research and a stimulating research environment in close vicinity to ETH-Zurich. Eawag has world-class research infrastructure and excellent support for developing research in evolutionary biology, experimental ecology and ecosystem research. The application deadline is 15.09.2009 with the earliest possible start date of 1.1.2010. The working language in the department is English. Send a CV and application letter (including research interests and names and addresses of 3 references) as a single PDF file to: Eawag, Sandra Isenring, Human Resources, Ueberlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland or by email to recruit...@eawag.ch, indicating reference number 094404. Females are especially encouraged to apply. We are willing to discuss part time employment if it promotes equal opportunity to career development. Visit www.eawag.ch for more information about Eawag. For questions about the position, email Prof. Jukka Jokela (jukka.jok...@eawag.ch).
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Ecosystems Ecology in Switzerland
Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute for Aquatic Science and Technology, a Swiss-based and internationally operating aquatic research institute within the ETH domain. The Department of Aquatic Ecology seeks to recruit a Postdoc in Aquatic Ecosystems Ecology The postdoc will work in a recently funded project that aims at assessing combined effects of global warming and nutrient enrichment on organic matter dynamics in a freshwater marsh. Several experiments focusing on N:P stoichiometry and the role of detritivorous invertebrates in litter decomposition are currently envisaged. Investigations to address additional questions are encouraged. This may include microbial aspects. The main vehicle to address these issues is an existing four-fold replicated enclosure facility in the field, which is experimentally heated and fertilized. We are looking for a creative scientist who is well motivated and preferably has a background in ecosystem science, global-change research and/or freshwater ecology. The ideal candidate has experience with designing and conducting field and lab experiments, good analytical and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality publications. Technical skills as well as a good grasp of statistics and modeling are strong assets. We offer a stimulating research environment in a lively department and institute near Zurich, Switzerland. Funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation is currently secured for two years. This covers salary of the postdoc, consumables and some technical support. The working language is English. Applications are welcome from both Europe and overseas. A PhD degree in biology, environmental sciences or a similar field is required for admission. A valid drivers licence is also needed for this position. The preferred starting date is before August 2009. Applications should include a letter of motivation with a description of pertinent experience, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of certificates of academic qualifications, and the names and contact details of three referees. Please submit your application by 1 June 2009 as a single PDF file to Sandra Isenring, Eawag, Human Resources Department (recruit...@eawag.ch), indicating reference number 094401. For further information on Eawag and the project, please visit Eawags website (http://www.eawag.ch; http://homepages.eawag.ch/~gessner) or contact Mark Gessner by email (gess...@eawag.ch) or phone (+41 44 823 5410).
