You are currently finishing your doctoral thesis or would like to join a dynamic research group during
your postdoctoral time? You would like to realize your own ideas within an interdisciplinary team?
You are highly motivated to contribute to solutions for pressing environmental challenges? Then this
is your unique opportunity! We are looking for a dedicated scientist to actively contribute to the
interdisciplinary research program of the work group “Environmental Systems Analysis”.
The specific area of expertise is open, but the candidate’s research area should be integrated into
and complement with the current research activities of the work group with special emphasize on
the combined chemical and biological impacts of human activities in surface water environments
(e.g. pollution of rivers with organic chemicals, land-use change). Expertise in environmental
modelling, experimental laboratory and/or field research is especially welcome.
The Department of Geosciences enjoys an internationally excellent reputation in applied
environmental research. The work group is, among others, actively involved in the Cluster of
Excellence TERRA – Terrestrial Geo-Biosphere Interactions in a Changing World. Close
collaborations with other large research institutions in Germany as well as with international partners
from universities and NGOs exist.
Minimum requirements for filling the position are a doctoral degree and a distinguished record in
research. Educational skills are desired since the successful candidate is expected to teach
courses in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes of the Department of Geosciences at the University of
Tübingen. Acquisition of third-party funds and (co-)supervision of doctoral students will be welcome.
The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal
opportunities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in cases of equal qualification and
experience.
For an individual representation of your motivation and research ideas please upload a short (<90
seconds) video (avi, mp4) here* (< 30 MB) and do not forget to mention your name in the video
and in the respective file name. Please complement this creative part of your application by a full
CV including list of publications, teaching experience, copies of certificates, and contact details of
two references to be sent as a single pdf-file to Prof. Dr. Christiane Zarfl (christiane.zarfl@uni-
tuebingen.de). The position remains open until filled. First evaluations will start in July, 2026. Only
complete applications will be considered.

* Video upload:  https://unitc-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/epiiz01_cloud_uni-
tuebingen_de/IgDQ7TuCphFbRJp6X0Ku324kAX1fBrWrWpwbg-Y-sNe-zs4