Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F), starting as soon as possible:
Location: Frankfurt am Main
Employment scope: Full-time; part time options are available
Type of contract: Temporary, limited to 2 years
Remuneration: Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H) / E13
The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research is a member of the Leibniz Association and has been investigating the “Earth System” worldwide for more than 200 years, examining the past, analysing the present, and developing projections for the future. We conduct integrative geobiodiversity research with the aim of understanding nature in all its complexity and diversity in order to preserve it as the foundation of life for future generations and to ensure its sustainable use. Across eight institutes and five research stations throughout Germany, scientists from more than 40 countries conduct research at the highest international level.
The mission of the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre is to study the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change.
There is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated applicant to join the working group of Prof. Dr. Axel Janke. The applicant will be closely involved in gene flow, evolutionary, population or phylo-genetics to study speciation in mammals (bears, giraffe, kangaroos or allies) at the genomic level and in MSc and BSc teaching. Strong own and proven research interests including other vertebrate groups will be considered.
Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of ethnic or cultural origin, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.
How to apply?
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Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
For specific questions about this role, please contact Prof. Dr. Axel Janke at axel.janke@senckenberg.de
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Please visit our website at www.senckenberg.de for further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research is the largest institution of the Leibniz Association. It was founded in 1817 by citizens of Frankfurt and still considers itself a “citizens’ society” today, supported by over 7,000 members. For over 200 years, Senckenberg scientists have been researching the Earth-system – conducting “integrative geobiodiversity research.” This is based on the ambitious goal of understanding nature with its almost infinite diversity in order to preserve it as a basis of
life for future generations and to use it sustainably. In the fight against the global challenges, be it climate change, species extinction, or environmental pollution, we offer approaches to solutions in dialogue with society. The basis for this are our scientific collections as archives of nature.
Die Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung ist die größte Einrichtung der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. Sie wurde 1817 von Frankfurter Bürgern begründet und versteht sich auch heute als „Bürger*innengesellschaft“, getragen von über 7.000 Mitgliedern. Seit mehr als 200 Jahren erforschen Senckenberg-Wissenschaftler*innen das System Erde – wir betreiben eine „integrative Geobiodiversitätsforschung“. Dahinter steht das ehrgeizige Ziel, die Natur mit ihrer schier unendlichen Vielfalt zu verstehen, um sie als Lebensgrundlage für künftige Generationen zu erhalten und nachhaltig zu nutzen. Im Kampf gegen die globalen Herausforderungen, sei es der Klimawandel, das Artensterben oder die Umweltverschmutzung, bieten wir im Dialog mit der Gesellschaft Lösungsansätze. Grundlage dafür sind die wissenschaftlichen Sammlungen als Archive der Natur.
