Job Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen - Tenure Track (Assistant Professor) Experimental Conservation Ecology

The vacancy is for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Experimental Conservation Ecology in the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES). The candidate is expected to initiate new research in the area of Conservation Ecology. He/she has to attract new PhD projects and build up a leading international position in this field. He/she is an excellent teacher who can motivate students of different disciplines and he/she has to develop new courses on specific topics about this subject in the BSc and the MSc programmes. Teaching duties include the supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students.

The University of Groningen is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

- the successful candidate will possess a PhD in biology with proven expertise in the field of community ecology and skills with regard to experimental studies (greenhouse/climate chambers, common garden experiments, field), data management and novel statistical techniques, with application to current issues in conservation (climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, eutrophication)
- the candidate must have international experience in a postdoctoral position, i.e. two or more successful (publications!) years at a foreign research institution
- the candidate must be the author of at least 5 publications in international peer-reviewed journals
- strong record of research accomplishments, demonstrated capability to perform original research, substantial list of publications in high ranking, peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations
- excellent organisational and teaching skills
- experience in application for research funding is desirable
- fluency in English and knowledge of Dutch, and willingness to learn this language.

The University of Groningen can offer you a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience up to a maximum of € 4,374 (scale 11) or € 4,970 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position.

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 27,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigeous partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

Excellent career prospects!
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is offering young, talented researchers, tenure track Assistant Professor positions. These staff members are expected to develop their own line of research within a particular field. The faculty's career policy is characterised by flexible personnel management with a focus on the individual. Academic achievements are seen as being central to the academic career, and ample opportunities for professional development and supplementary training and education are offered. Arrangements for training in the area of teaching will be made with all new employees.

The policy is directed at increasing the number of women in academic staff positions. Career advancement policies for women will also be improved, and women will be actively encouraged to develop their careers.

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years. On completion of 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria including research and teaching qualifications. If the outcome of the assessment is positive, the Assistant Professor will be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. At the end of a further 5-7 year period there will be another assessment aimed at a promotion to Full Professor.

The vacancy is for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Experimental Conservation Ecology in the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES). The candidate is expected to initiate new research in the area of Conservation Ecology. He/she has to attract new PhD projects and build up a leading international position in this field. He/she is an excellent teacher who can motivate students of different disciplines and he/she has to develop new courses on specific topics about this subject in the BSc and the MSc programmes. Teaching duties include the supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students.

The University of Groningen is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Prof. H. Olff, phone +31 50 3632214 or
+31 50 3636133,
H.Olff@rug.nl
Prof. L. Beukeboom, scientific director of CEES
+ 31 50 3638448,
L.W.Beukeboom@rug.nl
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