Research position in vegetation ecology (Czech Republic)

The Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
(http://www.ibot.cas.cz/en/) is currently seeking a highly motivated,
results-oriented vegetation ecologist to join the Department of Vegetation
Ecology in Brno, Czech Republic. The successful candidate will work in the
interdisciplinary team of the prestigious European Research Council (ERC)
grant “Long-term woodland dynamics in Central Europe: from estimations to a
realistic model“. For more information on the project, see www.longwood.cz

The position is available starting approximately in January/February 2014.

What we require:
•PhD in ecology, forestry, biology or related subjects
•Strong background in biostatistics, preferably also in GIS
•Strong motivation to work in a team
•Results-oriented attitude, ability to initiate and complete publications of
papers in leading peer-reviewed journals

What we offer:
•Excellent working conditions at a well-established research institute
•Participation in a prestigious ERC grant
•One-year contract with the possibility of extension until the end of 2016
•Competitive salary including health and social insurance
•Employee’s benefits provided by the Institute

How to apply:
•Please send your cover letter and structured CV summarizing your scientific
background including publications as a single pdf to ibot@ibot.cas.cz

Application deadline: November 26th, 2013

The announcement site:
http://www.ibot.cas.cz/index.php?p=aktuality&site=default&id=169&kategor=2&archive=0

For additional information about the position and the project, please do not
hesitate to contact Radim Hedl at radim.hedl@ibot.cas.cz or Peter Szabo at
peter.szabo@ibot.cas.cz.