The Biology Department of the Faculty of Science at Tübingen University, Germany, invites ap-plications for the position (starting April 1st, 2012) of Full Professor (W3) for Plant Evolutionary Ecology
The successful candidate will pursue an internationally high-end research agenda in the field of evolutionary biology, or the ecology of plants or fungi. Teaching obligations cover botany, ecology and/or evolution of plants. We are seeking individuals whose research interests will focus on whole organisms. Possible re-search areas include organismic interactions, evolutionary ecology, community ecology and ap-plied ecology and evolution. We envisage a largely experimental approach, supplemented by theoretical or molecular methods. Active participation in the exciting research environment pro-vided by the Evolution and Ecology Forum Tübingen (EvE) is expected which enables collabora-tions within the Departments of Biology and Geosciences and with the Max-Planck-Institute for Developmental Biology. Furthermore, collaborations with the Tübingen Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP) would be desirable. A formal requirement for appointment is the "Habilitation" or equivalent scientific and educational experience. The University of Tübingen is committed to strengthen the proportion of women in research and teaching, and strongly encourages applications of qualified female scientists. Applicants with disabilities who possess equivalent qualifications will be given preferential treat-ment. Applications including a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, teaching expe-rience and visions of future research should be sent by e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Tübingen, Germany (deka...@mnf.uni-tuebingen.de) until August 31, 2011.
