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We seek for a Doctoral Researcher in Plant Ecology for investigating the relationship between small-scale heterogeneity and plant species diversity in semi-natural grasslands. The position is be embedded into the DFG priorityprogramme of the Biodiversity Exploratories (biodiversity-exploratories.de). The project is conducted in cooperation with a modeling group at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and aims at testing whether land use effects on biodiversity are mediated by habitat heterogeneity in a manner suggested by recent models. The data from this experimental project will serve to validate models that are developed by ourcollaborators. Working place of work is Tübingen University, where a large set of common garden experiments will be conducted. In addition, field work will be conducted in grasslands ofthe three Biodiversity Exploratories. Applicants for the PhD positions must hold an MSc or equivalent degree in biology,geo-ecology or environmental sciences with a sound knowledge in plant ecology andcommunity ecology. The applicant should have proven skills in experimental design and modern statistical methods. The position is scheduled for 3 years with an anticipated starting date in June 2014. Payment is according to the German public tariff (65% TV-L E13). Applications are to be submitted via email and as a single pdf file until April 30th,2014, or until position is filled to Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger, University of Tübingen, Plant Ecology Group: [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of motivation, a CV, transcripts or degree certificates including grades and proof of special qualifications. The applicant should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent independently to the above Email address. The participating universities want to increase the number of female researchers, and specifically encourage female candidates to apply. Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.
