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The research group ‘Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics’ at the Department of Evolutionary and Integrative Ecology of IGB invites applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position in modeling of eco-evolutionary community dynamics starting earliest April 2025. The research group is located in Berlin-Friedrichshagen at Lake Müggelsee. We are seeking a highly motivated person who has a keen interest in theoretical questions about eco-evolutionary dynamics and has a passion for science.

The postdoctoral position is part of a larger DFG project and centres around addressing questions on eco-evolutionary dynamics of multi-species communities using theoretical tools. The candidate will focus on developing theoretical models (e.g., preferably individual-based models) to investigate questions at the interface of community ecology and evolutionary biology. The project's main objective will be to test how interactions between specific processes of community ecology (species sorting, ecological drift and dispersal) and evolutionary biology (selection, genetic drift and gene flow) shape eco-evolutionary community dynamics.

Your role

  • Develop a theoretical model (e.g., individual-based, analytical differential equations) to tackle novel questions on eco-evolutionary dynamics in future scenarios of environmental change.
  • Report results in scientific publication(s) and conference(s).

Your profile

  • Completed PhD degree in theoretical modeling preferably in the field of evolutionary ecology.
  • Experience with developing modeling frameworks preferably in the field of evolutionary ecology (e.g., individual-based models).
  • Demonstration of leading scientific publications.
  • The working language of the group is English, and suitable reading, writing (including scientific writing) and speaking skills are required.
  • Engaged person with a team-spirit.

Our offer

We offer an interesting position in an international and dynamic scientific environment. We foster flat hierarchies and active participation. We allow maximum individual freedom, enabling everyone to develop and use their creativity to the best of their abilities. The position is for 1 year with a starting date earliest April 2025. Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund E13). It is an 80-100% position with up to 39 working hours per week.  

We foster your career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of work and family life. Given our commitment to diversity, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender and gender identity, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and physical disabilities, age or sexual orientation. IGB is committed to increasing the number of women in this field, therefore applications from women are particularly welcome. Various measures are in place at IGB to support gender equality. We support the reconciliation of work and family life. Applicants with a disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Are you interested?

We look forward to receiving your application by 15.01.2025 with the usual documents (1-page cover letter, CV, certificates/ references/letters of recommendation). Please state the job reference number 45/2024 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Lynn Govaert by e-mail (lynn.govaert@igb-berlin.de).

 

"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unit a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 350 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de