Lecturer - Akademische Rätin/Akademischer Rat auf Zeit (salary level A 13 LBesO)

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The Molecular Evolution and Sociobiology Group (AG Gadau) at the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity (IEB) at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

Lecturer
Akademische Rätin/Akademischer Rat auf Zeit
(salary level A 13 LBesO)

commencing on 01 January 2027. We are offering a three-year, fixed-term position (100%) with the option to extend by an additional three years. The prospective candidate is required to teach four hours per week during the semester (4 SWS).

Your tasks:

• Developing an independent, internationally visible and competitive research program in Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Evolution or Chemical Ecology of Hymenoptera
  

• Participating in teaching (4SWS/semester) of Bachelor/Master/PhD Students with the option of developing own teaching modules.
  

• Participation in academic self-administration
  

Our expectations:

• Having fun doing research and teaching in Evolutionary Biology.
  

• A university degree and a PhD in Biology, or a related field is required.
  

• Extensive experience in chemical ecology and either of the following two fields: molecular evolution or evolutionary ecology demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed articles is required.
  

• Excellent command of English is required.
  

• Postdoctoral research in evolutionary biology, evolutionary ecology, or chemical ecology is an advantage but not necessary.

• Ideally you have willingness and motivation to work closely with students (BS, MS, PhD) in teaching and supervision.
  

• Applications for Third-Party funding to build an own, sustainable and independent research program in Evolutionary Biology would be welcomed.
  

• A high level of organizational and communication skills and readiness to collaborate on shared projects within the IEB/AG Gadau
  

Advantages for you:

• The AG Gadau and the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity () offer a wide range of opportunities for basic research and teaching in various areas of evolutionary biology, evolutionary ecology, bioinformatics, and biodiversity research.
  

• The international and interdisciplinary teams at the IEB and within the AG Gadau foster a collaborative working environment and are actively involved in numerous national and international research. This creates ideal conditions for collaborations within these consortia as well as for independent research projects.
  

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
  

• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
  

• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
  

• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
  

• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Jürgen Gadau ( [email protected] ) or Dr. Lukas Schrader ( [email protected] ).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application (CV and 2-3-page description of your research plan) by 28-10-2026 exclusively via our online application portal.

For sustainability reasons, we kindly ask you to refrain from submitting paper/printed documents.

Universität Münster
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Gadau
Faculty of Biology
Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity
Hüfferstr. 1
48149 Münster

Kennziffer: 3.1_2026_09_01