• Research tasks (70 %):
  • Development of mathematical models, statistical models and/or computer simulations
  • Writing scientific publications

Examples of possible research topics:

• Consequences of individual differences within a species, for example of chemodiversity in plants or behavioural variation in animals for population dynamics (e. g. establishment of species in new locations, extinction processes, interactions with other species)
• Models in conservation genetics
• Models for evolution of genetic and phenotypic variance
• Effects of fluctuating selection on genome-wide genetic diversity
• Models for the evolution of plant chemodiversity

The exact definition of the research topic will be discussed with the successful candidate.

• Teaching tasks (25 %):
  • Participation in teaching courses of the Faculty of Biology (4 contact hours per week)
  • Collaboration in developing and running courses
  • Individual supervision of students as part of project modules or final theses

• Other tasks (5 %):
  • Organisational tasks in the working area

The employment is conducive to academic qualification; opportunities for (further) academic qualification are provided.

• completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in Biology, Mathematics, Bioinformatics or any other relevant natural science
• completed PhD (upon start of the contract) in a relevant field
• experience with mathematical modelling
• interest in both biological and mathematical issues
• knowledge of at least one programming language
• very good written and spoken scientific English
• independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
• motivation and communication skills for collaborative work in a diverse and interdisciplinary team

• knowledge of ecology and evolution
• career-stage appropriate publications
• initial experience in leading exercise sessions/tutorials
• ability to teach in German

• salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
• befristet (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions 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 of holiday on the basis of 5 working days/week and additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12.
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.