Taxacom: Professorship (W2) for Ecological Modelling at Bonn University, Germany: deadline 9 July, 2023

[Alexandra Muellner]

The faculty of Mathematics and NaturalSciences of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn wishes to occupya

Professorship (W2) for Ecological Modelling

at the Department of Biology at the earliestpossible date.

We are looking for candidates with a provenexpertise in the field of ecological model-ling, successful acquisition ofcompetitive third-party funding, a very good publication record and documented,relevant teaching experience. Possible research profiles include the theory andanalysis of structure and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems (i.e., forinstance, dynamic modelling of populations or communities, ecologicalnet-works, cross-scale modelling, vegetation ecology, effects of global changeor habitat fragmentation on biodiversity). Connections to the existingorganismic (zoological and/or botanical) research on site, e.g. inbiogeography, in linking the ecological and evolutionary processes overhistorical and/or geological periods and/or in biodiversity monitoring areexplicitly welcome. A profound understanding of theoretical ecology and the owndevelopment of models are essential. Moreover, we expect a solid background inempirical research (data collection in the fields, experimental design, systemsapproaches) as well as excellent taxonomic knowledge and a deep under-standingof Central European ecosystems and/or ecosystems of the Global South.

Active participation in the design and theestablishment of research foci within the department of Biology in cooperationwith the faculty of Agriculture and the Zoological Research Museum Koenig areexpected. Links of the research profile to the Trans-disciplinary ResearchAreas (TRA) of the University of Bonn Modelling or Sustainable Futures are ofadvantage.

Relevant teaching experience and correspondingevaluations are a prerequisite. Teaching participation in the B.Sc. programBiology and in the Masters’ programs Plant Sciences and Organismic Biology,Evolutionary Biology and Paleobiology is expected.

The University of Bonn commits itself todiversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendlyuniversity and provides a dual career service. The aim is to in-crease thefraction of women in areas where women are under-represented, and to particularlypromote their careers. The University of Bonn therefore strongly encour-agesqualified women to apply.

Applications are processed in accordance withthe State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable persons withproven severe disability or with an equivalent status are particularly welcome.

Applications in German or English with theusual application documents (CV, publica-tion list – separately listingoriginal papers, contributions to books, reviews, all without abstracts – proofof relevant teaching experience, third-party funds, research per-

spectives and teaching concept) are requestedby July 9, 2023 via the link of the university of Bonn:(https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fberufungsportal.uni-bonn.de%2FopenProcedureList.do&data=05%7C01%7Ctaxacom%40lists.ku.edu%7C0b76c5ec9ccd491c4fc308db7d2c6fb1%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C638241403003835095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FdX9f8ffqMavdv16TQZG4kWmNJP%2FsWDby0IOvp4Peb4%3D&reserved=0)
For any questions please contact theDepartment of Biology fgbiol at uni-bonn.de.