Summary
The Landscape Ecology Group at the University of Potsdam invites applications for a 3-year, full-time (100%, TV-L 13) postdoctoral position. The role offers substantial intellectual freedom to develop an independent research profile at the interface of biodiversity science, trait-based and functional ecology, spatial/community ecology, and quantitative modelling to understand and predict biodiversity patterns across spatial scales. The position also includes teaching responsibilities in BSc and MSc study programs.
Postdoc Position in Landscape Ecology & Biodiversity Science
Overview & Key Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Position / Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc) |
| Institution | University of Potsdam |
| Department / Group | Landscape Ecology Group |
| Duration & Workload | 3 years, Full-time (100%) |
| Salary Scale | TV-L 13 |
| Reference Number | 345/2026 |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Application Deadline | 18 September 2026 |
Designation
- Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc)
Research Area
- Landscape Ecology & Biodiversity Science
- Functional & Trait-Based Ecology
- Spatial & Community Ecology
- Quantitative Modelling & Ecological Forecasting
- Biodiversity Change in Changing Landscapes
Location
- University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: PhD in Ecology, Biodiversity Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Research Track Record: Independent research experience accompanied by scientific publications.
- Teaching Experience: Previous teaching experience at the BSc and/or MSc level.
- Technical Skills: Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated experience with reproducible workflows in R and/or Python.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English.
Job Description
- Research: Develop an independent research profile focusing on biodiversity patterns across spatial scales, ecological forecasting, spatial ecology, and functional approaches to communities in changing landscapes (developed jointly with the group).
- Teaching: Deliver academic instruction in the BSc Geoökologie and MSc CLEWS (Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability) programmes, covering approximately one-third of the total working hours.
- Collaboration & Output: Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and contribute actively to the group’s research environment.
How to Apply
- Review the full announcement via the University of Potsdam / IBS Portal and follow the official submission guidelines citing Reference #: 345/2026.
- For informal inquiries regarding the position, you can reach out to Prof. Bertrand Fournier via email at:
bertrand.fournier@uni-potsdam.de.
Last Date for Apply
- September 18, 2026
