Postdoctoral Researcher in Biogeography and Ecology | Postdoc in Biogeography and Ecology (m/w/d)
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Job Summary
This collaborative Postdoctoral position, based in Frankfurt am Main, focuses on developing a novel macroecological framework for successional dynamics across various taxonomic groups (plants, fungi, arthropods) and study systems (lava flows, dead wood, etc.). The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing extensive datasets using advanced statistical methods and R, and subsequently publishing high-impact research in international peer-reviewed journals. A critical component of the two-year, fixed-term role is generating funding by developing and submitting a successful research proposal to national or international agencies, thereby establishing an independent research profile. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, strong expertise in data analysis, and excellent English communication skills, offering a chance to work within Senckenberg's international network dedicated to Biodiversity and Earth System Research.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields
Experience
- PhD degree in Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science or related fields
- Documented ability to publish scientific papers in international journals
- Professional experience in data analysis and statistics
- Professional experience in ecological succession research
Languages
Additional
- Contract limited to 23 months; Location in Frankfurt am Main; Must generate funding for a subsequent research project.
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