PostDoc Senior Scientist “Experimental eco-evolutionary dynamics”

Senior Scientist position in the Department of Environment & Biodiversity at the University of Salzburg. The postholder develops and runs microcosm experiments with plankton and protists to address new questions in eco-evolutionary dynamics and multi-stressor ecology. Approaches range from phenotypic measurements to omics and physiological measurements. The role covers data analysis, publication and conference presentation, engagement in the scientific community, independent teaching of 4 hours per semester and contributions to research-group administration.

Full-time from February 2027 until 28 February 2031, with a minimum annual gross salary of EUR 70,200.20.

PhD in biology, environmental science or a related field; peer-reviewed publications; experience or willingness to secure external funding (teaching experience is a plus); good written and spoken German and English. Desirable: strong interest in eco-evolutionary dynamics and microcosm experiments; English is the group's working language.