Junior Research Group Leader | Junior Research Group Leader

Job Summary

This is a prestigious six-year academic leadership position at the University of Göttingen, specifically focused on the field of 'Ecological Novelty'. As a Junior Research Group Leader, you will spearhead an internationally recognized research program addressing global challenges such as climate change, land-use shifts, and ecosystem resilience. Your daily responsibilities include conducting high-level research, securing collaborative funding, and managing an independent budget. You will also lead a small team, including a part-time researcher (TV-L E13, 50%), while contributing to the university's renowned BSc and MSc programs in Biodiversity and Ecology. This role is uniquely designed to prepare female academics for future professorships, offering dedicated coaching and career development through the Dorothea Schlözer-Programme. It provides an exceptional opportunity to work within a vibrant, international department with access to state-of-the-art labs and interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple faculties. The position is exclusively addressed to women as part of a targeted initiative to increase female representation in academic leadership.