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Professor of Ecology
University of São Paulo The Department of Ecology at the Institute of Biosciences of the University of São Paulo, Brazil, is hiring three professors (tenure-track positions). Our university is aways rank... ed among the top three in Latin America and the top hundred in the world. If you are interested, click on the link and check the detailed info (also available in English). PS: I'm just advertising those positions, so, if you have any questions, contact our institute's administration via the e-mail provided.
Link:https://academica.ib.usp.br/04-2024/ecologia/142024See More >>
PhD position on the Ecology of Tropical Epiphytes
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Title: Attachment of vascular epiphytes through ontogeny and across taxonomic groups Starting preferentially at February 1, 2025 for a period of three years (36 months, 65%, TV... -L E13). Background: Epiphytes are a key-element of tropical diversity. Being structurally dependent on their host, a secure attachment to their host is vital for these non-parasitic organisms, because the chances of survival on the ground are low. Therefore, epiphytes face a major mechanical challenge to attach securely to their host throughout all ontogenetic stages. Firstly, propagules must obtain initial contact to the host and avoid subsequent removal. Secondly, secured propagules need to germinate and develop roots for attachment to the host and lastly, growing plants must maintain their attachment despite increasing size, as well as withstand numerous sources of mechanical disturbances by intense rainfall, wind, or arboreal animals. Therefore, this project is divided into several work packages around the central goal of the research: What is the role of attachment of different ontogenetic stages of an epiphyte across different taxonomic groups? Your tasks: We are looking for an independent and open-minded candidate who is creative and highly interested in ecological and biomechanical questions. The PhD position is based in Oldenburg (northern Germany), but it includes 1-2 months of fieldwork in Panama per year for propagule collection. You are expected to plan and execute the different work packages within our team, e.g., field work in Panama, experiments in the wind tunnel with Prof. Avila group to investigate propagule dispersal and attachment mechanism, lab work in Kiel with Prof. Gorb group to characterise the attachment mechanism of propagules and roots to their substrates. Deadline: 01 October 2024 For more information on the application process please refer to: https://uol.de/stellen?stelle=70415 Link:https://uol.de/stellen?stelle=70415See More >>
Postdoc positions in Darmstadt
Ecological networks lab Are you looking for a postdoc position? Do you have a research background in forest ecology (temperate or tropical), or grassland ecology, or ecosystem restoration, or biodiversit... y and community ecology of insects or other taxa, or more unusual topics such as insect ecophysiology or climate niche modelling? Are you experienced in advanced statistical modelling and multivariate analyses in R? Do you consider yourself a productive, motivated lead author on papers? Would you consider moving to the beautiful city of Darmstadt (near Frankfurt) and work in a very lively, international lab? There will be a few postdoc positions available soon, not yet advertised. If you have mentally ticked “yes” to all the above questions, don’t hesitate to contact and talk with me on this conference. --> Nico Blüthgen
Link:https://www.econetlab.net/See More >>
6 yrs Postdoc Position: Functional Forest Ecology under Global Change
Universität Hamburg We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher (Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L) to join our lab 'Functional Forest Ecology' at Universität Hamburg, which is a University of Excellence an... d one of the strongest research universities in Germany. The position is intended to start in December 2024 or soon thereafter and is fixed for a period of 3 years (and can be extended for up to 3 more years). The postdoctoral research associate will explore the role of functional group abundances in biogeochemical cycling, coordinate research projects of the professorship of Functional Forest Ecology (https://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/oekologie-biologische-ressourcen/funktwaldoekol/forschung.html), and develop a complementary, innovative research agenda with respect to forest trait responses to climate change. She or he will teach at the bachelor and master level (4 teaching hours p/w), support the acquisition of third-party funds, write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at international conferences. A university degree in a relevant field (i.e., Biology, Environmental Sciences or Geosciences) is required. Strong skills in ecophysiology, mycorrhizal or rhizosphere ecology, and/or exploration of large data sets are a plus. The ideal candidate is team-orientated, interested in conducting interdisciplinary research, and proactive. Excellent German and/or English communication skills (spoken and written) are required. For more details refer to https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=6e0d93ffb8688b7a5c1e5fe6c1bba3dd7b1439aa or contact Prof. Ina Meier at ina.meier@uni-hamburg.de. Please send your application (including a cover letter, tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s)) by September 18, 2024, via the online application form only (https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=6e0d93ffb8688b7a5c1e5fe6c1bba3dd7b1439aa; reference number 266).
Link:https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=6e0d93ffb8688b7a5c1e5fe6c1bba3dd7b1439aaSee More >>
Postdoc position in China
Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, CAS We are seeking two postdoctoral researchers to join our "Invasion Ecology" lab at the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, located in Cha... ngchun, China. The positions are set to begin in January 2025 or shortly thereafter and are fixed for two years, with the possibility of extension for up to three additional years. One researcher will investigate the indirect effects of global environmental changes, such as artificial light at night, on exotic plant invasions via antagonists or mutualists. The other will study the interactive effects of nutrient addition and herbivores/pathogens exclusion on grassland communities, utilizing data from a five-year field experiment comprising 320 2×2 plots. These are full-time research positions with no teaching responsibilities, requiring the writing and publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. A Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Ecology and Environmental Sciences) is required. Ideal candidates will be with excellent communication skills in Chinese or English. For more information about our research, please see www.plantecology.cn, and more details about the positions, please contact Dr. Yanjie Liu at liuyanjie@iga.ac.cn. Submit your application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificates, by October 13, 2024.
Link:www.plantecology.cnSee More >>
PhD position in Eco-evolutionary Modelling at Universität Hamburg: Range shifts of non-vascular vegetation under climate change
Universität Hamburg Dear colleagues,
we offer a new PhD position at Universität Hamburg (3 years) on the role of acclimation, dispersal, and establishment on shifting diversity patterns of non... -vascular vegetation under climate change, using a process-based modelling approach.
Application deadline: 30.09.2024
Non-vascular vegetation, such as mosses and lichens, are key organisms for ecosystem functioning in many regions of the world, but they are seldom represented in process-based dynamic vegetation models (DGMVs) that are used for prediction of future vegetation patterns and functions at global scale. In particular, processes that may limit range shifts under climate change, such as dispersal and establishment, or mechanisms of acclimation to altered climate at the individual level, are missing in DGVMs.
The aim of this project is to estimate how these potentially limiting processes affect future distribution patterns of mosses and lichens, focusing on their functional diversity and the associated ecosystem functions. To this end, an established DGVM of mosses and lichens will be extended by mechanisms of dispersal, establishment and acclimation and evaluated by means of laboratory and small-scale field experiments.
The findings will not only provide new insights into the responses of mosses and lichens to climate change, but will also add new perspectives on the general advancement of DGVMs.
PhD position in Ecological Modelling at Universität Hamburg: The role of microbial functional diversity for pathogen abundance and human health
Universität Hamburg Dear colleagues,
we offer a new PhD position at Universität Hamburg (3 years) on the role of shifts in functional diversity of microbial communities for the abundance of pa... thogens and consequences for human health, using a process-based modelling approach.
Application deadline: 30.09.2024
The project will be part of the newly established research consortium "MOMOBIO-2" which examines the impacts of increasing release of antibiotics, biocides, toxins, plasticizers and microplastics on microbial diversity and community composition. The associated spread of bacterial resistance mechanisms may cause a high risk for human and animal health. In addition, climate change and other man-made factors increase and speed up these effects. The MOMOBIO-2 project will develop very detailed mainly omic-based data sets and process-based models to track, monitor and predict the urban microbiota and changes in its biodiversity and resistance profile along the wastewater streams of the City of Hamburg as well as urban water bodies. Our main goal is to use changes in microbial biodiversity as an indirect measure for animal and human health.
The candidate will further develop a model of microbial diversity that explicitly simulates a large number of microbial functional types, characterized by several key traits, based on existing eco-evolutionary models. The model will be parameterized and validated against observational data, collected in other projects of the MOMOBIO-2 consortium. The candidate will analyse evolving resistomes, xenobiotic gene loads, and virulence factors. The spread of antibiotic resistance in microbial communities will be scaled up along the flowpath toward the Elbe river in response to changes in stressor levels.
5 yrs Postdoc Position in Berlin: Plant Ecology, Institut of Ecology
Technische Universität Berlin The position is based at the Department of Plant Ecology at the Institute of Ecology of the TU Berlin - "Berlin School of Urban Ecology". We investigate the structure, dynamics an... d functionality of ecosystems and landscapes in response to climate and land use change. Our work focuses primarily on urban, coastal and estuarine systems. The most important tool is statistical and process-based modeling on the basis of diverse field studies. The focus of the position will be on the investigation of interactions and feedbacks between abiotics and biotics, but you can develop your own research profile. Working field: - Integrative research on interactions of plants with other organisms and environmental factors - Teaching for the degree programs BSc Ecology/Environmental Planning (in German), MSc Urban Ecology (in English) 4 SWS Requirements: - Successfully completed university degree and PhD in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoecology, Landscape Ecology, Biology or a related discipline -Strong motivation to carry out innovative interdisciplinary research and teaching - Knowledge of ecological field methods and functional plant ecology; experience in biodiversity-related interdisciplinary research - Very good knowledge of statistical analysis and programming in R - The ability to teach in German and in English is required Working environment: We offer a stimulating research environment within an interdisciplinary, collaborative context as well as an attractive workplace and a healthy working environment in the centre of Berlin. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research profile. For informal enquiries: schroeder-esselbach@tu-berlin.de. Please send complete application documents as a single pdf-file including a letter of motivation, scientific CV, publication record, your two most relevant publications, copies of relevant degrees, and contact details of two academic references by indicating the reference number to s.ludwig@tu-berlin.de.
Link:https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/185523See More >>
PhD in human-nature interactions in Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden National Park We are looking for a PhD student interested in interdisciplinary research on human-nature interactions (especially visitor behaviour, motivations and impacts) in Berchtesgaden Nat... ional Park. The position is based in the park, with a close link to the Ecosystem dynamics and forest management group at TUM. Happy to share more details about the position over coffee!
Link:https://www.nationalpark-berchtesgaden.bayern.de/service/karriere/stellen/index.htmSee More >>
PhD on frost resistance and phenology in herbaceous species
Friedrich-Schiller-University Under current climate change, plant species respond to shifts in temperature via a shift in their phenology or their distributional range. However, not all plant species are able ... to do so and it’s not quite clear, why that is. The general aim of this project is to study the effect of frost resistance on plant species’ phenology and range and to elucidate, whether frost resistance is a key factor in explaining species-specific differences in their shifts due to climate change outside the tropics. Assessing the contribution of frost resistance to the shifts in phenology and to the spatial extent of a species will help us to forecast species’ responses under further changes in climate and to fine-tune the predictions of plant community compositions and therefore biodiversity during further climate change. As our new doctoral candidate, you will conduct field experiments and data analysis in the DFG funded project “Frost resistance - a neglected driver of plant phenology and distribution?” both, on a local scale and in an international collaboration network monitoring phenology in botanical gardens.
Link:https://jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/684cf3f3022b284679810eca337ba7dd3bac562a0See More >>
Application Scientist / Key Account Manager
Ecomatik GmbH Application Scientist / Key Account Manager in the field of plant sensors and environmental measurement equipment.
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PhD - Anthelmintic effects on non-target organisms
Kiel University Be prepared: We are excited to announce a PhD position at Department of Landscape Ecology at Kiel University to study the effects of anthelmintic compounds on non-target organisms... soon. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research on the ecological impacts of these substances on dung beetles and wild plants, contributing to a deeper understanding of their environmental consequences. You know someone who might be interested please foward or contact me at the conference.
Link:https://www.landscape-ecology.uni-kiel.de/en?set_language=enSee More >>
Two new PhD positions in Forest ecophysiology and microbial ecology in TUM
Technical University of Munich The Plant Ecophysiology Unit (LSAI) of the TUM School of Life Sciences is looking for two interdisciplinary PhD students to start on 15.10.2024 (or later). Our aim is to understan... d how small-scale site factors improve the survival of young plants under climate change. To this end, we are investigating their establishment success as a function of local site factors in a large-scale experiment that has already been set up with over 100,000 young trees of different species planted in a mixture. Factors such as deadwood, tree stumps, hydraulic redistribution and biological interactions are at the forefront of the ecophysiological and fungal/microbial investigations.
Link:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/weikl-fabian-404241103_phd-fungi-microbial-activity-7230226550057545728-rRPr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopSee More >>
