International Science Coordinator at the Department Ecology of Animal Societies (f/m/d)
(50-100
%, E 13 TV-L, Reference Number 2020/024) The position is available
first for two years and can be prolonged after this initial phase. The
start date is as soon as possible. In principle, this position can be
divided into two positions.
The
University of Konstanz is one of Germany's Universities of Excellence:
It was successful in all three funding lines of the German Excellence
Initiative and has also been competing successfully in both funding
lines of its successor programme, the Excellence Strategy, since 2018.
The
newly founded Department for the Ecology of Animal Societies led by
Prof. Meg Crofoot is a joint institution of the University of Konstanz
with the nearby Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and has close
ties to the University’s Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective
Behaviour.
The
department embraces an explicitly collaborative approach to scientific
exploration. Its multi-disciplinary team works together to develop new
ways of measuring, analyzing and interpreting the behaviour of socially
complex animal species in ecologically and evolutionarily relevant field
settings. To understand the causes and consequences of social
variation, the department takes comparative approach, analyzing social
interactions—from dyad to group to population—within and between
species. Our working language is English and consequently applicants
must be fluent in this language; knowledge of German is desirable.
We are searching for an International Science Coordinator who
will work with members of the department to facilitate our field-based
research. The successful candidate will be the central contact person
for all international field research activities and animal experiments
and will support department scientists in research planning,
permissions, logistics and reporting. In addition to the coordination
and organization of the departmental activities at the different
international field sites, s/he will be responsible for implementing
safety protocols and ensuring compliance with local, state, and/or
institutional regulatory requirements. We seek a candidate who is
committed to developing a strong understanding of our scientific
research program, has strong organizational skills, and has a
demonstrated capacity for effective cross-cultural communication. Prior
experience with international, field-based research in ecology, animal
behavior or related fields is desirable, as are Spanish, French and/or
Swahili language skills.
Your responsibilities
- Coordination of the departmental activities at international field sites
- Support in planning and organizing animal experiments and field trips, including re-quired licenses and ethical approvals
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and/or institutional regulatory requirements
- Implementation of safety protocols and emergency rules for field trips
- Documentation and archiving of research records and experimental data
Your Competencies
- Graduate degree (Master or PhD level) in biology, ecology, anthropology, or a related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience in international field work and/or environment
- Knowledge of animal ethics beneficial
- Broad interests, good interpersonal and intercultural skills, and a desire to work as part of a team
We Offer
- A vibrant, interdisciplinary research community
-
A global hotspot for the integrated study of animal behaviour across a
wide range of species and across scales of organisation
- Good development opportunities, extensive training and an attractive remuneration package
All
applications and supporting materials, including a letter of motivation
describing your relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact
information for two professional references (one of whom is familiar
with your organizational skills) must be submitted in English via our Online Application Portal. Questions can be directed to Dr Mäggi Hieber Ruiz (mhieber@ab.mpg.de) and Prof. Meg Crofoot (mcrofoot@ab.mpg.de). We look forward to receiving your application until February 29, 2020.
The
University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that
provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good
balance between university and family life. To find out how the
University of Konstanz supports working couples through its dual career
programme, please visit: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/dcc.
Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will
be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 7531
88–4016).