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The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the Georg-August-University of Goettingen invites applications for a full professorship (W3) in
Soil Science of Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems
The anticipated starting date is October 1st, 2010.
We are looking for internationally renowned applicants with a strong record in research and teaching in soil science of temperate and boreal ecosystems. The research focus will be on water- and matter fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems and the role of soils in biogeochemical cycles under global change. Research interest in soil microbiology is of advantage. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program that will attract continued extramural funding and offer synergism with existing programs of the research centres in Goettingen. The Goettingen Research Campus offers excellent opportunities and infrastructure for research in temperate and boreal ecosystems. New faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and graduate students in the existing and new curricula (BSc and MSc in Forest- and in Agricultural Sciences, in Ecosystem Management, PhD curricula).
Preconditions for appointment are laid down in § 25 of the Higher Education Law of Lower Saxony of 26.02.2007 (Official Law Gazette of Lower Saxony, Nds. GVBI. 5/ 2007 p. 69). As a Public Law Foundation, the University of Göttingen holds the right of appointment. Further details will be explained on inquiry.
We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. Under certain circumstances part-time employment is possible. The university strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured. Applications, including CV, a list of publications, and description of teaching and research track record should reach the faculty no later than March 26, 2010.
Detailed information of the job opening can be downloaded from
www.forst.uni-goettingen.de
Dean of the Faculty of Forest Science and Forest Ecology, Georg-August-University Goettingen, Prof. Dr. Ursula Kües, Büsgenweg 5, D-37077 Goettingen, Germany
