At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Fakultät für Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie, there are 2 positions as
Postdoctoral researchers in Forest Sciences – open topic (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology invites excellent early career researchers in the field of forest sciences to prepare and conduct their
next research project at the University of Göttingen, one of the leading institutions for forest sciences in Europe.
The Forst-Talent Fellowships funded by the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation are part of the faculty’s strategy for the systematic support of junior researchers
In case funding is granted for an ERC or Emmy Noether group and the project is
carried out in Göttingen, the faculty is committed to offer permanent TV-L E14 positions following on the project provided that an interim evaluation
carried out after three years in the ERC / Emmy Noether project is positive.
If you are an excellent junior scientist currently developing your own research project in the context of forest sciences and are planning to prepare a
funding proposal for an ERC grant or the Emmy Noether programme in the next years, our Forst-Talent Fellowships could be the perfect opportunity to
join our faculty, engage in scientific exchange and joint research, and benefit from our technical infrastructure, our collaborative atmosphere and broad
integration into a vibrant, diverse, and very collaborative research environment at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, one of
the leading institutions for forestry research in Europe
extensive networking and collaborating opportunities within the faculty and beyond in research centers like the Campus Centre of
Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use (CBL) or the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS)
research activities, lecture series and engaging in teaching and (PhD) supervision
In addition, the University of Göttingen provides a broad range of opportunities for professional development and career advancement, support for
travel and conference attendance, a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan and paid time off as well as a diverse
and inclusive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and equity.
The successful candidate should be an internationally experienced researcher with a strong research profile, an outstanding scientific record, and the
must have completed a Master’s degree and hold a PhD in a field relevant to forest sciences. completing a doctorate, an ERC grant with 2-7 years of postdoctoral experience - both plus times of parental leave, if applicable]
should be able to convincingly show how their previous work and future research advances forest sciences and contributes to solutions on
must have a strong research profile and an excellent publication record of creative and innovative papers
must demonstrate their scientific creativity and innovation in a pioneering research proposal
contacts and lists of publications and teaching, three-page research concept for planned funding proposal and suggestion(s) for potential host at the
For any questions on the advertised position, please contact our dean of research Prof. de with subject “Forst-Talent Fellowships”).
and their planned research as well as how they will integrate into and complement the forestry research at our faculty. The selection criteria are scientific creativity and excellence as reflected in publications, the quality and innovativeness of the planned research project,
In addition, applicants must have the potential to strategically complement the forestry research
landscape in Göttingen and to strengthen forest sciences in Germany.
With its almost 300-years old university, Göttingen is a vibrant German town with a strong academic atmosphere. According to international rankings,
the University of Göttingen is one of the leading universities in both Germany and Europe for Forestry and Agricultural Sciences.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified
family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. For more information get in touch with Serena Müller directly via E-Mail:
mueller@forst.With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)