Animal-plant interactions, agro- & landscape ecology

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Justus Liebig University

Department

Institute of Animal Ecology and Systematics

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

12 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a highly motivated early career researcher who enjoys collaborating and has a strong interest in one or more of the following fields: plant-insect interactions, chemical ecology, conservation biology, entomology, biodiversity monitoring, evolutionary ecology, global change biology or agroecology. A particular focus on trait-matching of plant-insect interactions is anticipated for this position. We offer access to our group’s state-of-the art facilities for field work, greenhouse and lab experiments. Your tasks at a glance: • Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG • Teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen • Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments on the ecology of insect-plant interactions • Planning and implementation of hypothesis-based literature review and synthesis • Co-supervision of bachelor and/or teacher training theses • Presentation and publication of research results

Requirements

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agronomics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated early career researcher who enjoys collaborating and has a strong interest in one or more of the following fields: plant-insect interactions, chemical ecology, conservation biology, entomology, biodiversity monitoring, evolutionary ecology, global change biology or agroecology. A particular focus on trait-matching of plant-insect interactions is anticipated for this position. We offer access to our group’s state-of-the art facilities for field work, greenhouse and lab experiments. Your tasks at a glance: • Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG • Teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen • Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments on the ecology of insect-plant interactions • Planning and implementation of hypothesis-based literature review and synthesis • Co-supervision of bachelor and/or teacher training theses • Presentation and publication of research results Our group studies how biodiversity dynamics at different spatial and temporal scales arise from the management of agricultural landscapes and influence the provision and stability of ecosystem services in farmland (see https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/f08/departments/tsz/animal-ecol… ). Our work is largely motivated by the need to combine biodiversity conservation with crop production in landscapes under global change. To address our research objectives, we use methods ranging from field ecology, chemical and molecular ecology, to statistical and process-based modelling. Our offer to you: • Collaboration in a young, dynamic and strongly international research group as well as with excellent international and interdisciplinary research groups • A varied job with flexible working hours • Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen) • More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities. • Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments • Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte Hochschule")

Specific Requirements

• Completed Master‘s or equivalent university degree in Biology, Ecology, Agricultural sciences, Landscape sciences, Landscape/Environmental Planning or similar
• Knowledge of and interest in issues relating to the conservation of arthropod diversity and their functions and services in agricultural landscapes
• Skills in ecological field work, especially in entomology
• Experience and/or interest in chemical ecology, insect and plant identification, GIS and statistical data analysis is an advantage
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; good German language skills are an advantage
• Driving license class B

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Country

Europe

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.uni-giessen.de/karriere/stellenangebote/ausschreibungen/wissenschaf…

Contact

City

Giessen

Website

https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/f08/departments/tsz/animal-ecology/index

Street

Leihgesterner Weg 52

Postal Code

35392

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED