The Faculty of Biology, Department of Evolutionary Biology, has the following job opening: 
Teaching tasks (25 %):
Other tasks ( 5 %):
The tasks will be fulfilled in cooperation with other members of the work group.
The employment is designed to encourage further academic qualification; the opportunity for academic (further) qualification is provided.
Research Position (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Ecology of Behaviour (Postdoc)
ID: Wiss25449
- starting: 01.05.2026
- Vollzeit
- salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The candidate will be part of an active and cooperative team of researchers in the Department of Evolutionary Biology. The main research focus of the work group is on studying general aspects of the evolutionary ecology of behaviour, using various methods to understand phenotypic plasticity, the evolution of sex differential traits, phenotypic variance and maintenance of between-individual differences. The Department of Evolutionary Ecology is involved in a larger DFG-funded third-party project (CRC/TRR 212): "A Novel Synthesis of Individualisation across Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution: Niche Choice, Niche Conformance, Niche Construction (NC3)".
Your Tasks
Research tasks (70 %):
- designing and performing experiments, metaanalyses or theoretical modeling
- analysing the data received
- writing scientific publications for international journals
Teaching tasks (25 %):
- involvement in teaching activities within the work group in courses already existing within the scope of 4 class hours
Other tasks ( 5 %):
- contributing to organising the group meetings
- help keeping the departmental homepage updated
The tasks will be fulfilled in cooperation with other members of the work group.
The employment is designed to encourage further academic qualification; the opportunity for academic (further) qualification is provided.
We offer
- salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (until 31 October 2028) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisons of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Vollzeit
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- 30 days holiday
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, e. g. biology, statistics, alternatively even mathematics, information technology or any similar subject
- completed PhD in a relevant field
- experience in evolutionary or rather behavioural ecology
- experience with experimental tests of evolutionary theory, statistical meta-analyses or mathematical modeling of evolutionary processes
- interest in general biological questions related to theorectical evolutionary ecology
- excellent oral and written English language skills
- independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
- strong organizational and coordination skills
- ability to cooperate and work in a team
Preferred experience and skills
- main focus of Phd in theorectical ecology, population genetics, behavioural ecology or evolutionary ecology
- successful publication of papers in peer-reviewed international journals
- experience in collaborations between empiricists and theoreticians
- some overlap of research interests with other members of the department
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 11.12.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold
+49 521/106-2721
klaus.reinhold@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold
+49 521/106-2721
klaus.reinhold@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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