W2-Professorship Environmental Modeling (f/m/d)

Possible research foci of our new colleague may be in the theory and analysis of the structure and dynamics of environmental systems from an ecological or biogeochemical perspective (e.g. dynamic modeling of populations, communities, networks and matter dynamics, cross-scale modeling). We expect an integration into the existing research profile targeting the analysis of anthropogenic stressors in meta-ecosystems at the iES and corresponding existing research programs (e.g. DFG Research Training Group SystemLink; https://systemlink.uni-landau.de). Due to the research focus of the iES, we welcome additional experience with empirical research (field data collection, experimental design). Furthermore, the RPTU offers opportunities to develop the research of the position holder in related fields such as applied mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence or social sciences. We ask the applicant to present some ideas in this context.

Among other things, the iES contributes to the Bachelor's degree program in Environmental Sciences and the three English-language Master's degree programs in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Pollution Management - Ecotoxicology and Environmental Challenges and Human Responses. In teaching, the professorship represents environmental modeling (e.g. modeling in ecotoxicology) as well as related fields (e.g. statistics and/or GIS). It contributes to the quality assurance and further development of degree programs. The teaching commitment is 9 hours per week in each semester. Willingness to work in the university self-administration is required.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and RPTU advocate a supervision concept in which a high degree of presence of the teaching staff at the university location is expected. In addition to the general requirements under employment law, the recruitment requirements set out in Section 49 of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Act apply.

The prerequisites are a successfully completed degree at a university or comparable higher education institution (with the exception of a Bachelor's degree), pedagogical aptitude, proven teaching experience, a qualified doctorate with clear links to environmental modeling and additional academic achievements (Section 49 (2) HochSchG). The special aptitude for scientific work and an international reputation must be demonstrated by publications in renowned international, peer-reviewed journals and successful acquisition of third-party funding (Section 49 (2) HochSchG). Interdisciplinary and international cooperation in the environmental sciences is desirable. Good pedagogical aptitude is expected. Depending on the degree program, teaching must be provided in either German or English. In principle, knowledge of both languages is required. If the applicant does not have sufficient knowledge of German, the willingness to acquire missing language skills within a reasonable period of time is expected.