Research Associate in eco-evolutionary modelling § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG

Research Associate in eco-evolutionary modelling § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG

Institution

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Plant Science and Microbiology

Salary level

Start date: 01.11.2024. The position is initially fixed-term for three years, in accordance with Section 2 of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG).

Scope of work

Part-time, with 65% of standard weekly hours.

Your responsibilities

• Teaching and research, with at least one-third of working hours dedicated to academic work, including pursuing a doctoral degree.
• Research focus on effects of acclimation, dispersal, and establishment on mosses and lichens under climate change, particularly their distribution and ecosystem roles.
• Extend existing DGVMs by mechanisms of dispersal, establishment, and acclimation, evaluated through laboratory and field experiments.
• Contribute to understanding mosses and lichens responses to climate change and improve DGVMs.
• Teaching obligation: 2.5 LVS (course hours per week).

Your profile

• University degree in Ecology, Biology, Biogeochemistry, or related natural sciences with ecological focus.
• Advanced knowledge in at least two disciplines: Ecology, biogeochemistry, soil science, hydrology, or climate science.
• Proven skills in numerical modeling, especially partial differential equations, and scientific writing.
• Team spirit, motivation, independence, and experience with Unix-like systems.
• Excellent English skills, both oral and written.

We offer

• Competitive remuneration based on wage agreements.
• Opportunities for continuing education, university pensions, work-life balance, health management, educational leave, and 30 days of vacation annually.

Additional information

University of Hamburg is a top research institution, committed to sustainability and diversity. We promote equal opportunity and encourage applications from men and disabled persons, with preferences given to qualified male applicants and disabled candidates with the same qualifications.