PostDoc: UInnsbruck.OrganismicAnimalEcology MOLECULAR ECOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF INNSBRUCK PostDoc position, 20 hours/week, 6 years The Molecular Ecology group (https://molecular-ecology.at/) of the Department of Ecology seeks to hire a PostDoc with experience in organismic animal ecology. The position starts in summer/autumn 2022 (exact starting date flexible; 20 h/week employment for 6 years). Centering on the Alpine Space, the group's mission is interdisciplinary research, embedded in international collaboration networks. A list of research topics can be found at: https://molecular-ecology.at/research-topics/. ***Responsibilities*** 1. Participation in organisation and administration 2. Independent research; publishing 3. Contact and cooperation with academics nationally and internationally 4. Independent teaching ***Selection criteria*** A. PhD degree in life sciences B. proven research experience with organismal animal ecology, preferably on arthropods (ideally social insects) or vertebrates C. creative problem-solving skills D. ability to work as part of a team as well as independently E. organisational talent F. ability to work under pressure G. very good knowledge of English and ideally German ***Salary*** The monthly gross salary is 2031 EUR (to be paid 14 times a year) for a 20 h/week employment (for 6 years). The contract includes health insurance and 5 weeks of holidays annually. ***How to apply*** To apply, please submit online (https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=12712) the following materials: a cover letter, systematic point-by-point replies as to your readiness for the responsibilities and how you meet the selection criteria, brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, a complete list of publications, and - if possible - two reference letters. Applications must be submitted until 27 June 2022. The University of Innsbruck is striving to increase the percentage of female employees and therefore invites qualified women to apply. In the case of equivalent qualifications, women will be given preference. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. ***The research institution and its environment*** The University of Innsbruck has a long-standing and internationally renowned tradition in life sciences and offers a vibrant research atmosphere. It has 28,000 students and 5,500 staff members. Innsbruck is situated in the Alps and very close to Switzerland, Germany and Italy; scenery and outdoor recreation are fantastic. ***More information needed?*** For more information, please contact: Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner "Schlick-Steiner, Birgit Christiane"