Two tenure-track research positions in functional and applied ecology in Spain The Dept. of Functional Ecology and Biodiversity at the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology (Zaragoza, Spain), invites applications for candidates suitable for two different positions: A) Experienced or senior researcher (salary range about 35-40.000 Euros). The candidate should have about 30 ISI publications in high-ranked journals, 4-8 years of post-doctoral experience, and a demonstrated track-record in raising funds for research and in supervising PhD students.. B) Junior researcher (salary range about 30.000 Euros). The candidate should have about 15 ISI publications in medium and high-ranked journals, and 2 years (minimum) of post-doctoral experience.   The successful candidates will be expected to establish a competitive research program focused on interactions and transactions within and between biological and ecological systems, with an especial concern for the way the functioning of ecosystems can be influenced by human interventions. This research should complement the interests of the Functional Ecology & Biodiversity department:   Ecological restoration Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems Land-water interactions River-floodplain ecology Applicants should submit in a single PDF file:   1) A letter of application, summarizing the applicant’s scientific work and interests and giving some thoughts on how the applicant would fit into the research interests of our Department (for details visit our web http://www.ipe.csic.es/Ecologia_func/Index.html)   2) A complete CV, including a list of published and unpublished works.   Applications should be addressed to Dr. Enrique Navarro, enrique.navarro@ipe.csic.es . The selection of the candidates will be closed the 30th June 2009. The recruitment process for these positions may last 12-18 months; thus, successful candidates would be expected to take up their positions in the second semester of 2010.