Expires on: 02/02/2024
Description
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Forest Genetics in Germany: The working group of Forest Genetics at the University of Freiburg is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the phenology of tropical tree species and, in general, on the evolutionary ecology of trees.
The successful applicant will be involved in the DFG-funded Emmy Noether project on “Phenology of tropical tree species – environmental cues, molecular mechanisms, and consequences for plant-animal interactions”. The project focuses on identifying climatic cues that trigger phenological transitions in four neotropical tree species.
We collect phenological data with a camera system and link this information to high-resolution climatic data. Moreover, we study how pollination and the resulting gene flow are influenced by the timing and degree of synchrony within tree populations. Data collection in Southern Ecuador at the Estación Científica San Francisco and in a dry forest site at Reserva Ecológica Arenillas takes place since 2022 until the end of 2024.
Qualifications
You have an MSc in biology, ecology, environmental science, or similar fields and completed a university degree (Ph.D.) with excellent results. Ideally, you have already gained experience in a postdoctoral position. You have prior experience with fieldwork in the neotropics. For the communication with local field workers, NGOs, and authorities fluency in Spanish is required.
Ideally, you have prior experience with research in the fields of forest ecology, phenology, plant-animal interactions (e.g. network analysis), and population genetics. Prior experience with laboratory work is advantageous. You have good communication and team skills, and a meticulous way of working. Since part of the work will be the coordination of a citizen science project, you should have experience with science communication.
Application
Your application will consist of a motivation letter, a CV, academic transcripts (non-official copies are acceptable), and contact details of at least two academic references.
Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00003525