Tätigkeit im wissenschaftlichen Bereich

Postdoc position (f/m/d), 3 years, E13 TV-L, 100 %

The Department of Ecology of Tropical Agricultural Systems at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart (Germany) seeks a research assistant (Postdoc) in agroecology. Preferred starting date is 1 February 2026. The position is initially limited to a duration of 3 years, with the possibility for extension of further 3 years. The regular working hours will be 39.5 h per week. Salary will be paid according to the German grade 13 TV-L (see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/west).
The experimental research within the Ecology of Tropical Agricultural Systems group focuses on patterns and dynamics of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Research topics include multitrophic interactions (e.g. pollination, biological control), food webs and the relative im-portance of local vs. regional determinants for ecosystem functions in managed and (semi)natural ecosys-tems. A major focus is on the agroecology of tropical and temperate land-use systems, including effects of land-use change, climate change and urbanization. We aim to develop farming practices at local and landscape scales that promote agricultural productivity while sustaining biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services.

YOUR TASKS
· Research within the profile of the research group, focusing on agroecology, biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services of tropical and temperate agricultural systems
· Participation in ongoing and initiation of new research projects
· Publication of research results in international peer-reviewed journals
· Acquisition of third-party funds for own research projects
· Teaching on agroecology and biodiversity in lectures, courses and seminars (in English language) with a teaching load of four contact hours per week
· Supervision of bachelor, master and doctoral students
· Contribution to academic administration
· The position offers the opportunity for further scientific qualification (e.g. habilitation)

YOUR PROFILE
· We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with excellent communication skills to join our research team
· Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, agriculture, biology or a related discipline
· You should have excellent knowledge of ecological statistics (using R) and experimental design, very good writing and communication skills, ability to work independently and self-motivated as well as an interest to work in interdisciplinary projects
· Fluency in written and spoken English and
· Interest in teaching and a good publication record are required
· Further valued skills are fieldwork experience in tropical countries, entomological knowledge and GIS skills.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
We offer a long-term position in a dynamic international research group (led by Prof. Dr. Ingo Grass). The position is intended to serve the qualification of junior scientists and offers the opportunity for habilitation. Using a broad methodological spectrum and interdisciplinary approaches, our group aims to better understand and forecast agricultural ecosystems and biodiversity dynamics under global change (see also https://agroecology.uni-hohenheim.de). The University of Hohenheim is located on a beautiful campus situated in the southern German city of Stuttgart, which offers a rich cultural life and attractive surroundings (Swabian Alb, Black Forest).

The University of Hohenheim promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We value your knowledge, skills, and strengths regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion. Applications from women are expressly welcome. People with severe disabilities and those of equal standing are also particularly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if they are essentially equally qualified.

Bewerbungsfrist : 05.10.2025

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Please send your application as a single PDF-file per email to ingo.grass@uni-hohenheim.de latest until 5th October 2025. Your application should include a motivation letter, a short summary of research interests, CV, certificates and the names (with email addresses) of two potential referees.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ingo Grass – email: ingo.grass@uni-hohenheim.de – phone: +49 771 45922385 or check the homepage: https://agroecology.uni-hohenheim.de