Postdoctoral researchers in Forest Sciences - open topic (all genders welcome)

Postdoctoral researcher in Forest Sciences – open topic (all genders welcome)

The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the University of Göttingen invites excellent early‑career researchers to prepare and conduct a fully‑funded three‑year Forst‑Talent Fellowship. The position is funded by the Eva Mayr‑Stihl Foundation and offers a full‑time salary (TV‑L E13, 100 %) together with an additional annual budget for conferences, publications or preliminary experiments.

Position details

• Three‑year full‑time fellowship (TV‑L E13, 100 %)
• Funding proposal preparation for an ERC Grant or an Emmy Noether Programme within the first two years
• Conditional offer of a permanent TV‑L E14 position after a positive interim evaluation following the completion of the fellowship
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Location: University of Göttingen, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology

What we offer

• Full funding for the three‑year fellowship (TV‑L E13, 100 %)
• Annual budget for conferences, publications or preliminary experiments
• Integration into a vibrant, diverse and collaborative research environment at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment and administrative support
• Extensive networking and collaboration opportunities within the faculty and at research centers such as the Campus Centre of Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use (CBL) or the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS)
• Opportunities for teaching, supervision and collaboration with leading scientists in the field

Your profile / requirements

• PhD in a field relevant to forest sciences and a completed Master’s degree
• Eligibility to apply for an ERC Starting Grant or the Emmy Noether Programme after two years (ERC: 2–7 years post‑doctoral experience; Emmy Noether: 2–4 years after completing the doctorate)
• Strong research profile and excellent publication record of creative and innovative papers
• Experience in applying for third‑party funding (advantage)
• Scientific creativity and innovation in a pioneering research proposal

Application process

All application materials must be compiled in a single PDF following the order below:

• Letter of motivation (1–2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (including names and contact information for two reference contacts)
• Three‑page research concept for the planned funding proposal and suggestion(s) for a potential host at the faculty
• Certificates and transcripts

The selection criteria are scientific creativity and excellence reflected in publications, the quality and innovation of the planned research project and the potential to strategically complement the forestry research landscape in Göttingen.

About the faculty

The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the University of Göttingen is one of the leading institutions for forestry research in Europe. The faculty offers a supportive research environment, extensive collaboration opportunities and a commitment to academic excellence.

Equal opportunities

Göttingen is an equal‑opportunity employer in accordance with German law. Women, people with disabilities and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The university supports family‑friendly policies and offers a supportive environment for all employees.

Contact information

For questions about the advertised position, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexander Knohl (dean of research) by e‑mail: bioklima-job@uni-goettingen.de.