The Thünen-Institute of Biodiversity of the Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries (vTI), Braunschweig, Germany is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to perform a review of the available international literature on the impact of tropospheric ozone on biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems. The appointment is for 24 months starting April 2012. Salary will be according to the appropriate German civil service level 13, TVÖD, for a half-time position; equivalent to an annual gross salary of 28000 €.

The candidate will work on a project aiming (1) to review and analyze the available literature on the impact of ozone on biodiversity and ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems and (2) to assess current uncertainties in concentration-based and flux-based approaches in ozone risk assessments. The candidate will provide a synthesis report (in English) containing the results of the literature survey/review, and a critical analysis and conclusions of the results obtained.

Applicants are expected to hold a Master degree or PhD in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Ecosystem Science or related fields. Previous experience in the field of air pollution research, and on ecological effects of ozone, in particular is highly desirable. In addition, applicants must be competent in written and spoken English.

vTI supports gender equality at work and encourages females to apply.

Handicapped applicants are specially considered if equally qualified for the job; a minimum of physical fitness is required.

Please submit applications by email, including your CV and names and contact details of three referees to [email protected]

Deadline for applications is 28 February 2012.

For information, please contact:

Dr. Jürgen Bender
Institut of Biodiversity
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute (vTI)
Bundesallee 50, 38116 Braunschweig
Germany
E-mail: [email protected]