Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Application deadline: 31.12.2012
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A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position (A13) is available at the
Institute of Sensory Ecology in the Biology Department of the Heinrich-Heine
University. We are seeking a candidate to fill the position who is
internationally competitive, taking into account the current stage of
her/his career. The Institute of Sensory Ecology is a unit focusing on
sensory ecology of insects, pollination ecology, vision research and
mimicry. The successful candidate is expected to share expertise in at least
one of the research foci and to seek external funding. The demonstrated
ability to conduct experimental research is essential. Other requirements
are a PhD in Zoology, Ecology, or a related discipline, experience in
statistical analyses, proficiency in spoken and written English, and the
ability and willingness to contribute to teaching in modules of sensory
ecology, evolutionary ecology and field methods in pollination biology.
The contract shall start at 1st of March 2013 and will initially be
restricted to 3 years. Extension to further 3 years is possible subject to
positive performance. The possibility for further qualification is given.
The Heinrich-Heine University advocates gender equality. Women are therefore
strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will
be given preference.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter describing their
qualifications and research interests, their curriculum vitae, a list of
publications, and names with email addresses of two referees not later than
31th of December 2012 by mail as a single pdf-file to Prof. Dr. Klaus Lunau
([email protected]) along with pdf-files of not more than three
publications. For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Klaus Lunau.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Lunau
Institut für Sinnesökologie
Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf
Universitätsstr. 1
40225 Düsseldorf
Germany
tel ++49 211 81 13059
fax++49 211 81 11971
http://www.biologie.uni-duesseldorf.de/Institute/Sinnesoekologie
