Professor (f/m/d) in the Department of Plant Ecology (P305-26)

Offer Description

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching. This has been the hallmark of the University of Bremen since its founding 50 years ago. The university’s profile is based on a broad spectrum of disciplines, which are preserved in their diversity so that new connections and research questions can emerge. This leads to cutting‑edge research, both within interdisciplinary research networks and at the individual level. The university’s teaching profile is consistently geared toward research‑based learning. Our Bremen spirit is reflected in our support for new ideas and change, a cooperative community, mutual respect and appreciation, and flat hierarchies.

Through its research and educational profile, the University of Bremen assumes responsibility in the region, on the continent, and around the world. The UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate justice in research and teaching are central to this. Around 23,000 people study, teach, conduct research, and work on our international campus. As one of Europe’s leading research universities and a member of the European university network YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe), it is developing a new model for European higher education together with nine other universities.

Professor (f/m/d) in the Department of Plant Ecology

Salary grade W2. If the requirements under civil service law are met, the position will be tenured.

We are seeking a professor of plant ecology who addresses all ecological scales, from individuals, populations, or communities to ecosystems or landscapes. Applicants may employ laboratory or field experiments, observational studies at any spatial or temporal scale, ecoinformatics, phylogenetics, modeling, and may investigate aspects of plant ecology, its evolution and/or conservation. Applicants must possess outstanding scientific qualifications in the field of plant ecology, demonstrated by high‑quality publications and a successful track record in securing external funding.

This professorship will be situated at the intersection of three key research areas within the department and the University of Bremen. The applicant’s potential to contribute to and collaborate on at least one, and ideally several, of these topics will be a decisive factor:

• Collaboration within the Institute of Ecology : Strong potential for collaboration with the Institute of Ecology and other members of Department 2, especially in plant‑arthropod interactions and innovative integrative research.
• New focus on plant responses to climate change : Collaboration with professors in molecular botany and general microbiology to understand plant responses to climate change across multiple organizational levels.
• Promoting sustainability and biodiversity initiatives : Ability to support the university’s sustainability mission through research, teaching, or public engagement and contribute to projects in biodiversity and sustainability.

Teaching responsibilities

• Represent the field of ecologically oriented botany in the German‑language Bachelor program in Biology (including the Ecology specialization) and in the international English‑language Master program in Ecology.
• May also be asked to teach courses in the Bachelor program in Natural Sciences for Sustainability.
• Must be able to teach in German and/or English; lack of proficiency should be addressed within two years at the latest.
• Substantial teaching experience and willingness to develop innovative teaching programs in research‑based learning and modern teaching methods.
• Willingness to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in ecological research.

Qualifications

• University degree in biology or a related field.
• Outstanding doctoral degree.
• Habilitation or equivalent academic achievements.
• Teaching experience, pedagogical aptitude, and diversity competence.
• Appointment made in accordance with § 18 BremHG and § 116 BremBG.

The University of Bremen offers support services for newly hired staff, including a Welcome Center, childcare support, and a Dual Career Program. The university is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, ages, and sexual orientations. We encourage female researchers and give priority to disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications. Demonstrated expertise in gender and diversity dimensions in research, teaching, and human resources management is valued.

Equal opportunity statement: The University of Bremen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.