The Faculty 7: Natural and Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz invites applications for a Junior Professorship (W1) in Functional Aquatic Ecotoxicology with Tenure-Track option

Tasks: The candidate is acknowledged as an expert in functional aquatic ecotoxicology in teaching and research. Research focus is the mechanistic study of changes in aquatic ecosystems through chemical stress, especially with regard to ecological interactions and ecosystem processes. The candidate is experienced in the study of effect mechanisms of emerging pollutants, ideally of nanomaterials and organic micro-pollutants, and in using ecotoxicological test systems of different levels of complexity, including physiological, isotope-based or molecular biological methods. Intensive cooperation in the research area ‘Ecosystems and Anthropogenic Stressors in the landwater transition zone’ is expected. The candidate should teach basic and advanced courses in english and german in the Environmental Sciences and Teaching (biology) study programs. The initial teaching load is 4 hours per week.

Requirements: University degree and a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecotoxicology or related subject area. Proof of aptitude for teaching. Aptitude for research is typically proven by a high quality Phd thesis. International recognition, as evidenced by publications in highly ranked international journals is expected. Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds and in leading research projects is desired. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Ralf Schäfer ( schaefer-ralf@uni-landau.de). It is the policy of the University Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. Junior-Professors are employed as temporary civil servants for 3 three years. A prolongation for three years is possible pending positive mid-term evaluation. After the 6 year period as JuniorProfessor, permanent employment as Professor (W2) is possible, as evaluated during a tenure track proceeding. The state of Rhineland Palatinate and the University of Koblenz Landau follow a concept of intensive supervision of students and a high presence of teaching staff is expected on campus. Note that only the german advertisement is formally relevant and this contains additional information on the legal situation of employment, though constraints mainly apply to scientists that have been employed in Germany before. The german advertisement can be accessed here: https://www.stellenwerk-koblenz-landau.de/sites/default/files/pdf/university/124-2016.pdf

Applicants send their application documents (CV, certificates etc.) and the completed application form (goo.gl/vVD4XY) until the 20.11.2016 quoting the reference number 124/2016 to the President of the University of Koblenz Landau, Präsidialamt, Rhabanusstr. 3, 55118 Mainz.