Scientist Position (m/f), Tenure Track. Being an international research competence centre, the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research UFZ is investigating the interaction between man and environment in used and disturbed landscapes. The centre develops concepts and methods to assure a healthy environment for future generations. The UFZ located in Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg is a member of the Helmholtz-Association (HGF).   The Department of System Ecotoxicology invites applications for a  Ecologist with interest in ecotoxicology, databases, GIS, modelling Senior Scientist Position (m/f), Tenure Track.   Successful candidates will be recruited initially for two years under employment contract with the UFZ. Depending on mutual agreement, tenure can be provided.  The successful candidate will be integrated in an international known research group assessing the ecological effects of environmental stressors and toxicants on aquatic organisms. The outcomes of the investigations on individuals, populations and communities contribute to the understanding of ecosystem functioning and cumulative risk assessment considering factors such as changing climatic conditions. The applicant will integrate laboratory and field data and extrapolate and visualise results to the landscape level using GIS (i.e. ArcView/ArcGis). Strong interests in investigating ecological and ecotoxicological processes, using databases, GIS and modelling are required. In addition the candidate will apply for and mange third-party funds, conduct partly own research and head a small research team. Excellent English language skills are required, German speaking is not necessary.  The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVÖD.  The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified.  For further Information please contact (see also: http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=2122): Dr. Matthias Liess tel. 0049 341 235-2329, secretary -2309, e-mail matthias.liess@ufz.de  Application assessment will start immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Start date will be by the earliest convenience. Please send applications including curriculum vitae, photograph, list of publications, etc. under code LIESS/2007 to the personnel department, P.O. box 500136, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany and as e-mail to matthias.liess@ufz.de.

Scientist Position (m/f), Tenure Track.

Being an international research competence centre, the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research UFZ is investigating the interaction between man and environment in used and disturbed landscapes. The centre develops concepts and methods to assure a healthy environment for future generations. The UFZ located in Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg is a member of the Helmholtz-Association (HGF).

The Department of System Ecotoxicology invites applications for a

Ecologist with interest in ecotoxicology, databases, GIS, modelling

Senior Scientist Position (m/f), Tenure Track.

Successful candidates will be recruited initially for two years under employment contract with the UFZ. Depending on mutual agreement, tenure can be provided.

The successful candidate will be integrated in an international known research group assessing the ecological effects of environmental stressors and toxicants on aquatic organisms. The outcomes of the investigations on individuals, populations and communities contribute to the understanding of ecosystem functioning and cumulative risk assessment considering factors such as changing climatic conditions. The applicant will integrate laboratory and field data and extrapolate and visualise results to the landscape level using GIS (i.e. ArcView/ArcGis). Strong interests in investigating ecological and ecotoxicological processes, using databases, GIS and modelling are required. In addition the candidate will apply for and mange third-party funds, conduct partly own research and head a small research team. Excellent English language skills are required, German speaking is not necessary.

The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVÖD.

The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified.

For further Information please contact (see also: http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=2122): Dr. Matthias Liess tel. 0049 341 235-2329, secretary -2309, e-mail matthias.liess@ufz.de

Application assessment will start immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Start date will be by the earliest convenience. Please send applications including curriculum vitae, photograph, list of publications, etc. under code LIESS/2007 to the personnel department, P.O. box 500136, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany and as e-mail to matthias.liess@ufz.de.