Postdoctoral Professorship on Sensory Biology of Animals
The Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences belonging to the Faculty
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oldenburg aims to
strengthen its profile in the fields of biodiversity, evolutionary biology, ecology
and neurosensory sciences by soliciting applications for a new full professorship
(W 3):
Sensory Biology of Animals
The research should focus on the sensory mechanisms enabling animals (for
instance birds, fish, insects) to perform long-distance navigation. The chosen
candidate should contribute to the design and establishment of a new research
stronghold in animal navigation/neurosensory sciences, which should incorporate
existing strengths of research groups from biology, physics, and medicine
at the University of Oldenburg and/or the Institute for Avian Research in
Wilhelmshaven. Research themes which would fit into this future concept
include: magnetic sensing, olfaction and its use in navigation, celestial orientation
mechanisms. A molecular, biophysical, neurobiological and/or physiological
focus will be preferred over a purely behavioral approach.
All applicants should express a strong commitment to high standards in
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
A documented strong record of securing extramural funding is expected. All
applicants should complement the existing research strongholds in biodiversity/evolution
and/or animal navigation/neurosensory.. Active involvement in future
collaborative research efforts within the Faculty is expected.
Qualifications are specified in § 25 NHG.
The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. In order to
increase the percentage of female faculty members, female candidates with
equal qualification will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be
preferentially considered in case of equal qualification.
Please submit applications as a single PDF file to Carl von Ossietzky Universität
Oldenburg, Fakultät V, z.H. des Direktors des Instituts für Biologie
und Umweltwissenschaften, 26111 Oldenburg (ibu@uni-oldenburg.de).
This file should include a CV, a publication list, details on teaching experience,
copies of relevant certificates, and statements of research and teaching interests.
Applications should be submitted by February 21, 2014