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Senior scientist position in Theoretical Ecology & Network Analysis

Within a cooperation of the Dep. of Ecology/Ecosystem Modelling, Potsdam University (close to Berlin, Germany) and the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB, Berlin)

an up to 4-year position (last starting date 01.12.2008)

is available for a scientist with a strong background in theoretical aquatic ecology, with special emphasis on food web analysis. It is part of the EU Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge Project FEMMES (FEedback Mechanisms in Models for Ecological forecastS) and linked to the Graduate Initiative UPGradE and designated to advance the Centre of Ecological Modelling at PotsdamUniversity.

Details of the research to be conducted are open to discussion and should be linked to previous experiences and current research interests of the applicant and to ongoing research of the hosts. To complement the expertise already available research in community ecology (e.g. analysis of ecological networks, trophic interactions in multi-trophic systems), adaptability of ecological systems and their representation in mathematical models (preferentially based on systems of differential equations) and climate change research is particularly welcomed. The analyses may be based on unusually comprehensive, temporally and taxonomically highly resolved measurements of plankton biomass, production and feeding interactions in e.g. LakeConstance and LakeMüggelsee which already provided the basis for quantitative food web models which may be further analyzed. Related topics are also welcomed as is teaching of post-graduate students. 

The salary depends on the scientific experience and will include a substantial mobility allowance during the first two years. Language requirements: English fluent in speaking and writing, knowledge of German is not essential but helpful. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. (preferentially since several years) and to have an excellent publication record in the field of conceptual ecology and modelling. Eligible are (1) Non-Germans who did not stay in Germany for > 1 year during the past 3 years, and (2) Germans who worked outside the EU or associated countries during at least 4 of the past 5 years.

Applications (including a CV, research proposal, and publication list) will be considered until the position is filled and should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Ursula Gaedke (Gaedke-KiJTPfjSHVUubQSw3dWLiw@public.gmane.org). The previous 3 EU fellows acquired funding to continue their stay in Potsdam. We are trying to establish a tenured professorship on biological network analysis at PotsdamUniversity. For further information see http://www.igb-berlin.de,  http://www.bio.uni-potsdam.de/professuren/oekosystemmodellierung (incl. EU-Project FEMMES), and http://brandenburg.geoecology.uni-potsdam.de/users/schroeder/upgrade/home.html (Ph.D. Initiative „UPGradE“) and/or contact us (Prof. Dr. Ursula Gaedke, Institute for Biochemistry and Biology, Potsdam University, Am Neuen Palais 10, D-14469 Potsdam, Tel. +49 (0) 331 9771900;  Prof. Dr. Klement Tockner, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Müggelseedamm 310, 12561 Berlin, tockner-xHEHBf02mjHQLMG2gba6HQ@public.gmane.org, Tel.: +49(0)30 64181-601).

 

 

 

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