Research Assistant (Postdoc )

The position is offered for a period of four years with the option of an extension for a further two years following a successful evaluation, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is the first of March 2027. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 100%).

Tasks:

• Scientific services in research and teaching
• Development of an independent  scientific profile in the field of animal ecology, with a focus on insects at best linked to the current research of the research group (including writing publications and grant applications)
• Taking on of teaching responsibilities (4 credit hours per week per semester) and opportunity to supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students 

The position is limited to the period which is adequate to the duration of the qualification period. The qualification goal is a habilitation or an equivalent qualification required for a professorship. Within the scope of the assigned duties it will offer the possibility of independent scientific research for further qualification. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent, and an doctorate in animal ecology, nature conservation or similar fields with excellent records preferably with a focus on insects
• very good writing and communication skills (publication and presentation record)
• ability to work independently and self-motivated
• good computational skills for statistical analysis
• very good English language skills
• German language skills (at least level B2 – and willingness to teach in German)

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.

We offer:

• Integration into a broad research network – both at the University of Marburg and through collaboration with numerous project partners
• Opportunity, support and infrastructure to develop an own research profile qualifying for applications for professorship
• ticket for free use of public transport in Hesse (Landesticket)

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 3 January 2027 using the application-button below.

Apply by submitting one pdf including motivation letter, cv and relevant certificates.