Professor in Plant Population Ecology (80-100%), Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Open Rank
The Department of Biology at the University of Bern invites applications to lead the research division of Plant Population Ecology within the Institute of Plant Sciences (IPS). We aim to fill the position at the level of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, but in exceptional cases related to diversity and excellence, an appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor can also be considered. We are looking for applications from candidates with an outstanding research record in plant population ecology. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognised research program on understanding plant populations. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, evolutionary ecology, life history strategies, agro-ecology, forest ecology, population genetics, and invasive species. We are looking for candidates who use modern experimental and empirical approaches, potentially, but not necessarily, in combination with theoretical approaches. The successful candidate should complement the current scientific strengths and methods of the Institute of Plant Sciences.
Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV with funding history, a full publication list, a two-page statement on future research and teaching interests, a maximum one-page statement outlining the candidate’s track record and/or plans on promoting and facilitating students and scientists of underrepresented groups, and the filled-in questionnaire https://www.ips.unibe.ch/questionnaire/.
The position will be open from 01.08.2027.
Applications should be sent as a single PDF document to applications.natdek@unibe.ch (Dekanat der Phil.- nat. Fakultät, Universität Bern, Sidlerstr. 5, 3012 Bern, Switzerland). Deadline for application is 23.01.2026.
For further enquiries, please contact eric.allan@unibe.ch
