W3 Professor of Functional Ecology | W3-Professur für Funktionelle Ökologie (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The University of Tübingen is seeking a W3 Professor of Functional Ecology to join the Institute for Evolution and Ecology (EvE) within the Department of Biology, starting October 2026. This role involves developing an internationally recognized research program in functional ecology, focusing on the roles, functions, and traits of organisms (animals or plants) and their influence on ecosystem interactions, particularly in the context of anthropogenic environmental changes. The successful candidate will utilize observational and experimental methods, potentially combined with molecular or theoretical approaches. They will also contribute to teaching in functional ecology and biodiversity, with a regular teaching load of 9 semester hours per week. This position offers the opportunity to connect with existing strengths at the EvE Institute, the University, and two new DFG Clusters of Excellence, GreenRobust and TERRA.