Research Associate position in the field of silviculture

The position focuses on research and teaching in the field of silviculture and is intended to cover the subject in its entire thematic and regional breadth. It is currently assigned to the Chair of Silviculture and Forest Ecology of the Tropics until the current holder retires, and subsequently to the Chair of Silviculture and Forest Ecology. The position includes a teaching load of 10 semester hours per week in the areas of silviculture of temperate zones and silviculture of the tropics and subtropics. A clear vision for the (further) development of an independent research focus, a willingness to work independently, and a passion for sharing knowledge through teaching are expected.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Forest Sciences and a completed doctorate in the field of silviculture. A key selection criterion is a demonstrable, independent teaching and research profile in silviculture, represented by thematically relevant third-party funding acquisitions, publications, field or practical experience, as well as teaching and mentoring experience.
 
Additional requirements:

• in-depth knowledge of forestry in both the tropics and the temperate zone
• Proven ability to independently publish in international journals with publications as first and last author on silvicultural issues in forests of the tropics and temperate zones
• Independently acquired third-party funded projects on silvicultural issues in forests of the tropics and temperate zones
• Proven long-term teaching experience in the field of temperate silviculture and tropics and subtropics, both in German and English.
• many years of experience in supervising theses and doctoral candidates
• Proven experience in planning and conducting research stays lasting several months, including in the tropics
• in-depth knowledge of the acquisition, processing and evaluation of forest inventory data and data for forest structure recording through terrestrial laser scanning
• in-depth knowledge of complex statistical methods and their application in R or a similar language
• Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
• Experience in international collaborations

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae, including list of publications, lists of courses taught and third-party funding acquired.
• Certificates
• Teaching evaluations
• Short concept for a course in the field of silviculture of the tropics and one in the field of temperate zones (each ½ page) suitable for one of the modules in the study programs of our faculty.
• Research proposal (max. 2 pages)

For questions regarding the content of the position, please contact our Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Alexander Knohl (email: bioklima-job@uni-goettingen.de ) with the subject line “Silviculture”.

The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It is also committed to being a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life and family. The university is particularly committed to the professional inclusion of employees with severe disabilities and therefore welcomes applications from people with severe disabilities. In cases of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. Any disability or equivalent status should be included in the application to ensure its interests are protected. Please  submit

your application, including all relevant documents, by August 5, 2026, exclusively via the application portal : http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76518 . For further information, please contact Ms. Serena Müller, email: serena.mueller@forst.uni-goettingen.de, phone: +49 551 39 21217.

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