The Institute of Zoology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral researcher (E13/E14 TVL 100%) to work collaboratively in research and teaching. This is a postdoctoral position that should lead to further qualification. The position is initially limited to three years and can be extended if the applicant wishes to pursue a habilitation. Tasks: development of independent research projects (including the acquisition of third-party funding), the contribution to general institute tasks and participation in university self-administration. Participation in teaching, in particular in the course "Spezielle Zoologie und Zoologische Übungen" for veterinarian students (taught in German) and in modules of the Master's program "Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences" (taught in English), is expected (4 SWS). Focus areas: Development and implementation of your own research projects on vertebrates in the fields of evolutionary biology, biodiversity research, or behavioral biology, preferably also with molecular/genomic components and/or ecological modeling expertise. Experience in biostatistics is a plus. Co-supervision of theses in veterinary medicine and biology (bachelor's and master's theses, doctoral theses). Acquisition of third-party funding, data analysis and scientific publication work. Collaboration in lectures, courses, and seminars in all areas of zoology. Prerequisites for application: completed studies in natural sciences and a doctoral degree on a zoological or evolutionary biology topic. Experience in research and teaching is desirable. International scientific publications and successful acquisition of third-party funding are expected. Depending on qualifications, payment will be according to E 13 or E 14 TV-L. Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given priority. Please send your informative application to the Institute of Zoology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, D-30599 Hannover, Bünteweg 17, email: sandra.hamacher@tiho-hannover.de, by December 15, 2025, at the latest. "Pröhl, Heike" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)