Dear Colleagues,
we seek *a scientist (65%) (PhD-position) *within the joint research
project „Wetscapes“ (matter and nutrient cycling in wet organic soils as
basis for land use, climate response and water protection) at the
working group „Experimental Plant Ecology“ with Prof. Dr. Jürgen
Kreyling, at the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität in Greifswald, Germany.
The position starts at *01.03.2017* and is limited to three years and
four months. *Please apply no later than January 1st, 2017, at
*_www.wetscapes.uni-rostock.de/en/positions/
<http://www.wetscapes.uni-rostock.de/en/positions/>_
*Job description*
You will quantify production and decomposition of above- and
below-ground biomass at different mire sites by field monitoring and
experimental analyses in an interdisciplinary team and analyse and
publish the resulting data. Desirable is a focus on plant ecology and
biogeochemistry and expertise in mire or wetlands ecology. The
preparation of a PhD-theses within the project is expected (the PhD
thesis should be submitted in English as a collection of peer-reviewed
papers, i.e. a “cumulative thesis”).
We offer the opportunity to work in a young, highly motivated team with
international reputation. Within the joint research project we offer
extensive qualification measures. More detailed information about the
general project can be found at www.wetscapes.uni-rostock.de/en/
Requirements: We seek a motivated and team-minded person with a
scientific background in plant ecology and biogeochemistry, owning a
Master’s degree in biology, geoecology, landscape ecology or comparable
studies. The successful candidate should be able to conduct extensive
field- and laboratory work as well as statistical analysis.
Experience in mire or wetlands ecology and interest in interdisciplinary
teams are helpful. We expect fluent English language skills.
The University would like to increase the proportion of women in areas
in which they are underrepresented and thus applications from women are
particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they have the
same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make
a fellow applicant more suitable.
Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be
considered with preference. This announcement is directed at all
persons, no matter which gender.
According to § 68 Sub-Section 3 PersVG M-V, the staff council will only
be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.
The costs for applying cannot be reimbursed by the state of
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Application documents will not be returned.
Please submit your documents only in copy.
Please apply no later than January 1st, 2017, at
www.wetscapes.uni-rostock.de/en/positions/
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Juergen Kreyling
(juergen.kreyling(at)uni-greifswald(dot)de)
