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Position:

This position provides an opportunity to conduct independent research in aquatic evolutionary
ecology, with a focus on defence strategies against multiple enemies such as parasites and predators.
The freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis will serve as the primary study organism. The project should
investigate how organisms respond to simultaneous threats, for example, by examining the fitness
consequences of, and trade‑offs among, traits involved in defence against different types of enemies.
You will develop the initial project idea and refine it in collaboration with Prof. Seppälä. Collaboration
with other research groups within the department and faculty is encouraged. The project is expected
to connect broadly to evolutionary and ecological dynamics, and to incorporate innovative
approaches from across the biological sciences.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology
• Research expertise in evolutionary ecology and/or aquatic ecology
• Desirable qualifications: Postdoctoral experience; publications in high-ranking international
  journals; experience supervising students; success in acquiring third-party funding;
  international research experience
• Independence, strong teamwork and communication skills, flexibility
• Good knowledge of English

For this position, please submit a CV, a motivation letter, and a brief description of your research
idea (maximum two pages), including the study question, proposed approach, and potential
collaborators.

Location:

The Research Department for Limnology is situated on the edge of the Alps in the small town of
Mondsee (Upper Austria). The nearby city of Salzburg offers a rich variety of cultural, historical, and
recreational opportunities.

Our offer:

The minimum gross salary for this position (full-time) amounts to € 5.014,00 per month (14 times).
Further information and the legally binding text can be found at www.uibk.ac.at/karriere, Code BIO-
15524.

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 12.02.2026 stating the code BIO-
15524.

Please note that travel costs cannot be reimbursed.

For further information about the research, please contact Prof. Otto Seppälä:
otto.seppaelae@uibk.ac.at. The subject line should read: Postdoc 2026

 

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