University of Tübingen Junior Research Group Leader

The position should start at the earliest possible date and will be limited to 3 years, with the option for an extension of another 3 years, depending on performance. Salary will be according to the German Salary System TV 14, 100 %.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop his/her research program and to attract third party funding to support it; to collaborate on existing projects of the Paleoanthropology section; to contribute to the Palaeoanthropology teaching curriculum and to the supervision of students.

Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in Physical Anthropology or equivalent, postdoctoral experience and an outstanding research record.

The University of Tübingen wishes to enhance the share of employed women in research and teaching. Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and having the same occupational aptitude will be preferred.

Applications should be submitted electronically no later than March 20, 2013. They should include a statement of research achievements and future directions with special emphasis on collaboration with the Paleoanthropology group (not to exceed 3 pages), curriculum vitae, pdf files of up to 5 key publications, as well as the names and addresses of three referees.

Universität Tübingen, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, Paläoanthropologie, Prof. Dr. Katerina Harvati, Rümelinstr. 23, 72070 Tübingen
E-Mail: monika.doll@ifu.uni-tuebingen.de