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The University of Freiburg is advertising for the Tenure-Track Professorship in Silviculture and Climate Change Adaption at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources in the Institute of Forest Sciences.
The position is paid according to the W1 pay scale, for which allowances can also be paid.
The position is suitable for highly qualified early-career researchers (
Research activities include the development of close-to-nature and climate-resilient management approaches, the evaluation of silvicultural adaptation measures or the study of forest regeneration under changing climatic conditions. In cooperation with neighboring disciplines, additional areas of focus can be maintained, such as analyzing how different tree species and forest structures respond to climatic stress factors.
A strong commitment to teaching in forestry and environmental science programs is required.
Constitutive Requirements (mandatory Criteria)
The position will initially be limited to four years. If the intermediate evaluation is successful, it will be extended by a further two years for a total of six years. The tenure procedure for W3 will also be initiated after a successful intermediate evaluation.The tenure procedures are regulated in the statutes and quality assurance concept for junior professorships and tenure-track professorships and have been agreed with the Ministry of Science (https://uni-freiburg.de/universitaet/verwaltung/service/tenure-track-professuren-und-juniorprofessuren/). The prerequisites for granting tenure and the subsequent transfer to a W3 professorship are (1.) fulfilment of the requirements according to the statutes and quality assurance concept and (2.) fulfilment of the subject-specific criteria defined by the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources.
We Request For The Following Application Materials
The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.
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Please Send Your Application Including Supporting Documents Mentioned Above And The Application Form As Well As The Filled Out Attachment To The Application Form For Junior- And Tenure-Track-Professorship Citing The Reference Number 00005090, By 31. August 2026 At The Latest. Please Send Your Application To The Following Address In Written Or Electronic Form
Chair of the appointment committee Prof. Dr. Heiner Schanz Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Hebelstraße 25/Vorderhaus 79104 Freiburg i. Br. e-mail: dekanat@unr.uni-freiburg.de
For further information, please contact Dekan Prof.Dr. Heiner Schanz on the phone number 49 761 203-8502 or E-Mail heiner.schanz@ifp.uni-freiburg.de.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Code for Practice for professorial appointments (in German).
Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act).
Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
The department offering the position is liable for the content of this job posting. Textual errors do not constitute a basis for any claims or rights. The relevant human resources department has sole responsibility for all legal transactions made within the context of the selection and hiring process.
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The University of Freiburg is advertising for the Tenure-Track Professorship in Silviculture and Climate Change Adaption at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources in the Institute of Forest Sciences.
- Application deadline: 31. August 2026
- Publication date: 13. July 2026
- Start-date: At the earliest possible date.
- Scope of work: Full-time position
- Id no.: 00005090
The position is paid according to the W1 pay scale, for which allowances can also be paid.
The position is suitable for highly qualified early-career researchers (
- 51 Section 3 LHG).
Research activities include the development of close-to-nature and climate-resilient management approaches, the evaluation of silvicultural adaptation measures or the study of forest regeneration under changing climatic conditions. In cooperation with neighboring disciplines, additional areas of focus can be maintained, such as analyzing how different tree species and forest structures respond to climatic stress factors.
A strong commitment to teaching in forestry and environmental science programs is required.
Constitutive Requirements (mandatory Criteria)
- Demonstrated scientific expertise in the field of silviculture, evidenced by relevant international publications.
- Sound research experience on adaptation strategies of forest ecosystems to climate change, resilience, adaptation mechanisms or silvicultural measures.
- An independent, internationally competitive research profile with clear potential for further development.
- Experience in university teaching and in supervising theses.
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding.
- Participation in national and/or international collaborative projects.
- Documented interdisciplinary collaboration.
- 51 LHG apply.
The position will initially be limited to four years. If the intermediate evaluation is successful, it will be extended by a further two years for a total of six years. The tenure procedure for W3 will also be initiated after a successful intermediate evaluation.The tenure procedures are regulated in the statutes and quality assurance concept for junior professorships and tenure-track professorships and have been agreed with the Ministry of Science (https://uni-freiburg.de/universitaet/verwaltung/service/tenure-track-professuren-und-juniorprofessuren/). The prerequisites for granting tenure and the subsequent transfer to a W3 professorship are (1.) fulfilment of the requirements according to the statutes and quality assurance concept and (2.) fulfilment of the subject-specific criteria defined by the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources.
We Request For The Following Application Materials
- Resumé
- Certificates and diplomas with a transcript of records/diploma supplement
- Complete list of publications and lectures, indicating the 3 most important publications (and stating the ORCID iD, Google Scholar Citation Index or similar)
- List of ongoing and completed projects including financial volume
- Concept paper (1–2 pages) outlining future priorities in research and teaching
The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.
Application
Please Send Your Application Including Supporting Documents Mentioned Above And The Application Form As Well As The Filled Out Attachment To The Application Form For Junior- And Tenure-Track-Professorship Citing The Reference Number 00005090, By 31. August 2026 At The Latest. Please Send Your Application To The Following Address In Written Or Electronic Form
Chair of the appointment committee Prof. Dr. Heiner Schanz Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Hebelstraße 25/Vorderhaus 79104 Freiburg i. Br. e-mail: dekanat@unr.uni-freiburg.de
For further information, please contact Dekan Prof.Dr. Heiner Schanz on the phone number 49 761 203-8502 or E-Mail heiner.schanz@ifp.uni-freiburg.de.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Code for Practice for professorial appointments (in German).
Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act).
Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
The department offering the position is liable for the content of this job posting. Textual errors do not constitute a basis for any claims or rights. The relevant human resources department has sole responsibility for all legal transactions made within the context of the selection and hiring process.
Please note that breaches in privacy and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be excluded in communication by unencrypted email.
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