Post-doctoral researcher in Plant Ecology

Post-doctoral researcher in Plant Ecology

The temporal stability of plant communities is of paramount importance for maintaining multiple ecosystem functions over time, such as ecosystem productivity or carbon sequestration. However, little is known about the possible interactive effects of land use and climate change on stability, its underlying mechanisms and the ecosystem functions it provides. ExploreStab will study the ecological mechanisms of plant community temporal stability. It will integrate and synthesize the extensive datasets on long-term plant abundances, relevant above- and below-ground functional traits, land-use, and extreme climatic events using novel quantitative methods.

We are seeking a candidate with high motivation, profound knowledge in ecological concepts related to stability and functional traits, experience in handling big datasets, and an excellent expertise in statistical analyses. The candidate should hold a PhD degree in ecology, or an equivalent of three years’ expertise in the field. The candidate should have excellent English writing and presentation skills, and a documented publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

We offer an international, supportive and friendly environment, connection to the collaborative platform of the Biodiversity Exploratories, and an opportunity to grow as an independent early-career researcher. Tübingen is a highly international and lively university town with a rich cultural life and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

The University is committed to equity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Disabled candidates will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.

The employment will be carried out by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.

Application

Please send your application including a CV and a motivation letter as a single pdf file to Dr. Maria Majekova ( ). Also inquiries should be addressed to the above address. Please also make sure that two letters of reference will be sent prior to the deadline to the above address independently.

Deadline for applications is February 10th 2026 . The earliest starting date is April 1st 2026 .