Anna Lampei-Bucharova

Postdoc opportunity in plant ecology, conservation biology, and climate adaptation at the University of Marburg. The position is in the Conservation Biology Research Group led by Prof. Dr. Anna Lampei-Bucharova in the Department of Biology. The project studies local adaptation in plants, especially the wild annual grass Hordeum murinum , across Europe and North Africa, with a broader focus on plant ecology, evolution, and climate change adaptation. The postdoc will help design, perform, and coordinate a large reciprocal transplant experiment across Europe and North Africa, coordinate collaborating researchers, supervise students, curate and analyze data, co-develop research questions and experiments, and prepare publications. The post also mentions collaboration with plant geneticists and participation in the DFG-funded consortium TRR341 (Plant Ecological Genetics). Eligibility highlights: MSc or equivalent and PhD in ecology or a related field; scientific publications; strong English skills and ability to communicate in German; ability to do fieldwork across Europe; excellent communication skills; experience with R-based data analysis, common garden experiments, and student supervision; driving license B. Funding and terms: Full-time position (100%) paid at E13 TV-H, funded by DFG/TRR341. Start date is 2026-07-01 and the contract runs until 2030-06-30. Deadline: 2026-04-19. How to apply: Submit an application via the University of Marburg job posting before the deadline. Use the official posting/portal and reference registration number fb17-0009-wmz-2026. Contact Prof. Dr. Anna Lampei-Bucharova at [email protected] for inquiries.