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SP3 - Two Scientific researchers (Doctoral Researcher) in oak ecophysiology

The Chair of Ecosystem Physiology is seeking two junior scientists to study stress impacts on oak trees within the new Research Unit (DFG RU 5571). Start of work by September 15 (fixed-term for 4 years), 65% E13-TVL (PhD salary). We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

Project description

The positions are embedded in the SP3 project Ecophysiology of the DFG-SNF funded Research Unit “PhytOakmeter - Using clonal oak phytometers to unravel acclimation and adaptation mechanisms of long-lived forest tree holobionts to ecological variations and climate change”.

Both PhD positions are integrated in the subproject 3 conducting experiments on drought memory and multiple abiotic and biotic stress under controlled conditions in the lab and in the field and applying ecophysiological measurements (chlorophyll fluorescence, water potential, gas exchange, stable isotopes) to quantify stress effects in oak. You will closely collaborate with doctoral researchers from our cooperation partners within the RU. Controlled climate change experiments at the university and joint field campaigns in Germany and along an European transect will be conducted.

Your profile

We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic candidates with excellent capacity for teamwork to join our motivated team in the green city Freiburg. Applicants must hold a MSc in Biology, Environmental Science or related disciplines ideally with experiences in plant ecophysiology, physiology or ecology. You should have knowledge of data analysis and basic ecological statistics, good writing and communication skills. You should enjoy fieldwork and conducting experiments with plants, work independently with high self-motivation and interest in interdisciplinary projects. Fluency in written and spoken English and a high motivation to learn the basics of the German language are required.

What we offer

We offer collaboration in a highly motivated team embedded in an exciting, newly approved large-scale project that brings together researchers from the different biological disciplines.

How to apply

Details on the documents required for your application and on the required form of the application are to be found on https://www.cep.uni-freiburg.de/forschungsprojekte/phytoakmeter. Please follow these rules strictly. Please send your application including supporting documents and two references (or letters of recommendation) citing the reference number by 30 June 2023 at the latest. Please send your
application to the following address in electronic form (pdf):

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