If you thrive on curiosity, teamwork, and the thrill of building something new from the ground up, this one's for you. A brand-new research group has just come to life at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany, and it could use a right hand team spirit. The Computational Integrative Biodiversity (CIB) group at the new Center for Critical Computational Studies (C³S) and affiliated with the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher who enjoys thinking across scales and disciplines, bridging Biodiversity and Mechanistic, Process-Based Eco-evolutionary models and data, and occasionally questioning the assumptions of both. Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d), E13 TV-G-U 100% Computational Integrative Biodiversity (CIB), Center for Critical Computational Studies (C3S) Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany Start: as soon as possible. Duration: 3 years with possible extension Location: Westend Campus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Link for position: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/48794987/Zentrale_Einrichtungen Further links: https://www.c3s-frankfurt.de / https://www.hagen.bio Summary: CIB group integrates mechanistic biodiversity modelling with geohistorical and climatological data across spatial and temporal scales. The postdoc will develop an independent research line, publish, acquire third-party funding, and contribute to teaching. Responsibilities: * Conduct independent research on climate-biodiversity interactions; collaborate across disciplines. * Apply and develop process-based and empirical quantitative models; run simulations; analyze outputs. * Integrate geohistorical, climatic, ecological, and evolutionary datasets. * Contribute to proposals and outreach; co-supervise students. * Support teaching: tutorials, exercises, specialized courses, exam grading. Requirements: * PhD in biology, ecology, macroecology, environmental sciences, geoinformatics, paleobiology, geoecology, evolutionary research, or related field. * Strong skills in computational modelling and data analysis; calibration, parameterization, simulation, and output evaluation. * Very good programming in at least one of R, Python, C++, Julia. * Record of peer-reviewed publications; excellent written and spoken English (German is an advantage, not required). * Conceptual, strategic, and analytical thinking; team spirit. Offer: 100% E13 TV-G-U salary grade; flexible hours; LandesTicket Hessen for public transport. Interdisciplinary environment at C3S; support for early independence. How to Apply: Email a single PDF (max 5 MB) including cover letter, CV, publication list, third-party funding info, short motivation on research and teaching interests, and contact details of two references. To: application@c3s.uni-frankfurt.de Use CIB_2025_C3S in the subject, so that your application can be considered. Deadline: 12 Nov 2025 Contact: Prof. Dr. Oskar Hagen Computational Integrative Biodiversity (CIB), C3S Goethe University Frankfurt am Main application@c3s.uni-frankfurt.de Notes: Do not send original documents; application costs are not reimbursed. Prof. Dr. Oskar Hagen Professor for Mechanistic Modelling of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Goethe University Frankfurt (GU Frankfurt) Center for Critical Computational Studies (C³S) Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F) IKB-Gebäude, 2. Stock Eschersheimer Landstraße 121 60322 Frankfurt am Main www.hagen.bio "Hagen, Oskar" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)