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The Faculty of Biology, Department of Evolutionary Biology, has the following job opening:
Research Position (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Ecology of Behaviour (Postdoc)


ID:

Wiss25449

starting: 01.05.2026 fulltime salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term The candidate will be part of an active and cooperative team of researchers in the Department of Evolutionary Biology. The main research focus of the work group is on studying general aspects of the evolutionary ecology of behaviour, using various methods to understand phenotypic plasticity, the evolution of sex differential traits, phenotypic variance and maintenance of between-individual differences. The Department of Evolutionary Ecology is involved in a larger DFG-funded third-party project (CRC/TRR 212): "A Novel Synthesis of Individualisation across Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution: Niche Choice, Niche Conformance, Niche Construction (NC3)".
Your Tasks
Research tasks (70 %):
designing and performing experiments, metaanalyses or theoretical modeling analysing the data received writing scientific publications for international journals
In case of experimental studies planned by the applicants, it is indicated that the present infrastructure prrobably only suits smaller invertebrates.





Teaching tasks (25 %):
involvement in teaching activities within the work group in courses already existing within the scope of 4 class hours



Other tasks ( 5 %):
contributing to organising the group meetings help keeping the departmental homepage updated



The tasks will be fulfilled in cooperation with other members of the work group.



The employment is designed to encourage further academic qualification; the opportunity for academic (further) qualification is provided.

We offer
salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term (until 31 October 2028) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisons of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases) fulltime internal and external training opportunities variety of health, consulting and prevention services reconcilability of family and work flexible working hours 30 days holiday good transport connection supplementary company pension collegial working environment open and pleasant working atmosphere exciting, varied tasks Your Profile
We expect
completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, e. g. biology, statistics, alternatively even mathematics, information technology or any similar subject completed PhD in a relevant field experience in evolutionary or rather behavioural ecology experience with experimental tests of evolutionary theory, statistical meta-analyses or mathematical modeling of evolutionary processes interest in general biological questions related to theorectical evolutionary ecology excellent oral and written English language skills independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work strong organizational and coordination skills ability to cooperate and work in a team

Preferred experience and skills
main focus of Phd in theorectical ecology, population genetics, behavioural ecology or evolutionary ecology successful publication of papers in peer-reviewed international journals experience in collaborations between empiricists and theoreticians some overlap of research interests with other members of the department Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 11.12.2025

Contact

Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold

+49 521/106-2721

klaus.reinhold@uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address

Universität Bielefeld

Faculty of Biology

Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhold

Postfach 10 01 31

33501 Bielefeld
Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.
At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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