Senior Research Assistant / PostDoc in Plant Ecology (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 100%)

12.11.2026 **Senior Research Assistant / PostDoc in Plant Ecology (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 100%)** ================================================================================= **Institute of Evolution and Ecology, Plant Ecology Group** ----------------------------------------------------------- Bewerbungsfrist : 15.12.2026 The Plant Ecology Group at the University of Tübingen is searching for a **Senior Research Assistant / PostDoc in Plant Ecology** **(m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 100%).** The position is equivalent to an Assistant Professor position (German pay scale E13 TV-L) and is a parental leave replacement. It is scheduled for one year, starting early 2027, with an option for extension. The position can be split. The candidate is expected to pursue own independent research compatible with the topics of the Plant Ecology Group (https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/2901), the broader research environment within the Institute of Evolution and Ecology, and/or two new Clusters of Excellence (TERRA and GreenRobust). In addition, the position includes teaching on an undergraduate and graduate level in the field of plant population and community ecology, biostatistics, conservation or restoration ecology, and/or basic botany. We are searching for an ecologist with excellent knowledge in the field of plant ecology and a strongly conceptual approach to science. His/her interests and skills should be in one or more of the following fields: plant population ecology, community ecology, biotic interactions, restoration ecology, global change biology, and/or invasion biology. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field and should ideally have some Post-Doctoral experience. Furthermore, the candidate should have excellent skills in designing, conducting, and analysing ecological experiments, and s/he should have excellent writing and presentation skills. Solid species knowledge and teaching experience is highly welcome. Most teaching will be in English, but some German is required for teaching on an undergraduate level. The University aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore particularly encourages qualified women scientists to apply. The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and actively promotes gender equality. We welcome applications from persons with a severe disability or equivalent; such applicants will be preferred over applicants with essentially the same suitability for the position. Please send your application including a letter of interest, a teaching and research concept, CV and a list of publications as a single pdf-file to **Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger** (application-eve@biologie.uni-tuebingen.de) to whom also inquiries should be addressed. Please also make sure that **two letters of reference will be sent to the above address independently.** The deadline for applications is **December 15th, 2026**. The employment will be carried out by the central ad