I am currently an assistant professor (Akademische Ratin auf Zeit) in the Research Group of Professor Dr. Norbert Holzel of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research at the Institute of Landscape Ecology (University of Munster, Germany). Fascinated by plant-soil interaction, and ecosystem functioning I am investigating the role of soil biota (such as mycorrhizal fungi) for plant diversity, ecosystem functioning, and ultimately the conservation and restoration of natural and urban ecosystems.