Dear colleagues,

We are seeking six postdocs for up to five years each to support research
and training in Earth system science in Germany. Two of these projects
will focus on aspects of evolution:

- Quantifying climate-driven extinction risk in plants across time and
space (Project 2, based at UBT)

- Integrating life and Earth system data through Bayesian phylogenetics
(Project 5, based at FAU)

More information about individual subprojects is available here:
https://fau-earth-system-science.github.io/index.html

The positions are supported through an initiative that aims to establish
a new international Masters of Science in Earth System Dynamics and
Evolution. The program will provide training in Earth system science
and science diplomacy, with an emphasis on inter- and transdisciplinary
research. The project is funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria and is a
collaboration between Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
(FAU), where the program is based, and the University of Bayreuth (UBT).

Postdocs in the cohort will undertake independent projects in Earth system
science and/or science diplomacy in collaboration with a project leader,
while also working together on joint teaching initiatives related to the
overarching research theme. Postdocs will be mentored and encouraged to
pursue their own research ideas. Applicants are expected to apply for
research grants, and should show willingness to conduct independent
research and pursue a habilitation. A habilitation is an additional
degree that can be obtained in Germany, which recognises excellence in
research and teaching - it requires engaging in a range of tasks that
are relevant to a career in academic research (e.g., publishing, grant
writing, teaching, curriculum development, student supervision).

Application guidelines

Application deadline: 09.04.26.

For your application, please send a single PDF to es-master@fau.de. The
subject of the email should refer to the individual project/position
you are applying to.

For postdocs, the PDF should comprise:

- Cover letter (indicating which project/position you are applying for,
and stating your background and motivation for the project) (max. 1 page)

- CV, including a list of relevant publications (max. 3 pages)

- A short research and teaching concept (max. 2 pages)

- University degree certificates

- Contact details for two potential references

For further information about Project 2 (Climate-driven plant extinctions)
contact Prof. Dr. Lisa H�lsmann and Prof. Dr. Manuel Steinbauer,
Bayreuth Centre for Ecology and Environmental Research, UBT, e-mail:
lisa.huelsmann@uni-bayreuth.de and manuel.steinbauer@uni-bayreuth.de.

For further information about Project 5 (Phylogenetics and Earth
system change) contact Prof. Dr. Rachel Warnock, FAU, e-mail:
rachel.warnock@fau.de.

For general enquiries contact es-master@fau.de.

"Warnock, Rachel" <rachel.warnock@fau.de>

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