Professor in Global Change Limnology

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of

Professor
in » Global Change Limnology «

W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin as soon as possible. Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Life Sciences, Department Life Science Systems. The professorship will be based at the TUM Limnological Research Station in Iffeldorf as part of the TUM School of Life Sciences in Freising-Weihenstephan. Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Global Change Limnology to develop a systems level understanding of functional processes in lake ecosystems in light of global change. Research topics can include development and use of ecological and modelling techniques to study population dynamics and functional relationships in lake systems, or eco-evolutionary processes of adaptation to global change. The field station is particularly suited for empirical research using mesocosms, the field lab “Osterseen” and lakes in the Alpine region. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs, specifically courses in lake limnology, aquatic botany and microbiology. Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).
A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad and full commitment to do interdisciplinary research are expected. Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.
TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits]. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members. Your Application
TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications and scientific performance as other candidates will be given preference. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process. Please send your application no later than September 27^th, 2023 to the Dean of TUM School of Life Sciences, Prof. Ingrid Kögel-Knabner, via our appointment portal: www.recruit.tum.de