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Tenure Track Position in Agricultural Landscape Research

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Germany
Closing date
May 28, 2018

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The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) e. V. is pleased to announce a 

Tenure Track Position in Agricultural Landscape Research

[Reference N° T01-2018]

ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and, with its 350 employees, one of the largest research institutions in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. It is our mission to scientifically explain causal relationships in agricultural landscapes and to provide society with a knowledge-base for the sustainable use of agricultural landscapes. ZALF research stands for scientific excellence and societal relevance, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research addressing the Grand Societal Challenges relevant in the context of agricultural landscapes such as climate change, food and nutrition security and the sustainability of production.

With its Tenure Track System, ZALF aims to recruit excellent scientists with essential expertise by providing a guaranteed transitioning to a permanent contract subject to successful evaluation.

 

Call description

This Open Topic Tenure Call has no specific research focus within the research domain of ZALF. It is addressed to dynamic and highly motivated, preferably early career researchers, who have demonstrated their capacity to independently carry out research, including an excellent publication record, acquired competitive third-party funding, and visibility in their respective field of research. The successful applicant is expected to conduct cutting-edge research that falls within the current research program of any of ZALF’s Research Areas or Platforms (www.zalf.de/en/).

The successful candidate will receive a Regular Tenure Track position (2 x 2-3 years), with progress to the subsequent phase subject to successful evaluation. If candidates are not legally eligible for two consecutive fixed-term contracts, they may enter the Fast Tenure Track if the required scientific achievements are fulfilled.

Tenure contracts are generally offered as full-time contracts, with part-time option to allow for the reconciliation of family and career. Salary will follow the guidelines for public employees according to the German TV-L, depending on the personal situation up to the level of 14 TV-L. Working place is Müncheberg near Berlin, Germany. The successful candidate will be offered individual options for career support such as a mentoring tandem, courses and trainings as well as variable options to access scientific resources.

ZALF is an equal opportunities employer (audit berufundfamilie® certificate) and specifically encourages female scientists to apply. Applications of mentally and physically challenged applicants will be favoured if they are equally qualified.

 

Your application should include

  • a max. 2-page application letter describing your main research achievements and your scientific goal(s)
  • a max. 2-page summary of your future research plan
  • a C.V. including continuous employment history (monthly resolution), a list of publications highlighting the 3 most important papers, a list of acquired third-party funds (as principal investigator or work-package coordinator), and other scientific achievements
  • 2 letters of recommendation of scientists who are familiar with your research accomplishments

 

Evaluation is based on scientific achievements (70%), strategic aspects (20%), and personal suitability (10%). Details on criteria, minimum requirements and evaluation processes can be obtained from the ZALF Tenure Track System guideline, which is an official annex to this call: http://www.zalf.de/de/karriere/tenure-track/Documents/20180201_ZALF-Tenure_Track_System_final_signed.pdf

 

The deadline for applications is 28 May 2018.

Contact for questions: Dr. Ulrike Hagemann (Phone +49(0)33432/82-449; ulrike.hagemann@zalf.de)

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