Location

Campus Essen

Application area

Faculty of Biology

research assistant at Universities (Doctoral researcher) (f/m/d, no 155-24)
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The department of Eukaryotic Microbiology is currently being established at the Faculty of Biology and part of the university’s main area of water research. There is close cooperation with the Centre for Water and Environmental Research and the Water Graduate School. The department focuses on the ecology, diversity, systematics, and evolution of parasitic, eukaryotic microorganisms (protists), such as the Apicomplexa.

Start of employment

2024-05-01

Duration of employment

36 months

Working time

25 Std. 53 Min. (65 %)

Your main tasks

You will be working on a project supported by the Frenzenstiftung entitled 'Parasitic protists in Arctic benthos organisms – Expansion of LTER HAUSGARTEN diversity.' Various samples, including sediment with organisms collected with box corer and multicorer, water supernatant from the multicorer, and directly isolated benthos and plankton organisms were obtained during the Polarstern Expedition PS136 in 2023. You are tasked with conducting both microscopic and molecular biological analyses of these samples. This presents a unique opportunity to investigate parasitic protists in benthic organisms or dormant stages in the sediment, aiming to describe the diversity of these parasites in the Arctic. The results will also provide insights into potential impacts on benthic organisms. Another expedition is planned.

You will also be involved in teaching and administrative tasks.

Within the scope of the activity, opportunities for further scientific qualifications are offered.

Your profile

• You have completed a university degree in biology or equivalent of at least 8 semesters of standard study time (e.g., BSc plus MSc) above-average
• You are interested and have previous experience in ecology and systematics with a focus on protists
• Familiarity with molecular biological and microscopic methods is necessary.
• Desirables are an affinity for field work, as well as data analysis / bioinformatics, including omics data
• You are expected to have knowledge of statistical methods, the ability to work in a team, and well-founded communication skills in English
• It is an advantage if you have experience in handling parasitic protists (e.g. Apicomplexa).

We offer you

• a varied, versatile field of activity, in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a discrimination-free working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• the possibility to obtain a PhD with the help of numerous support services
• the PhD is being co-supervised by a renowned international scientist
• family-friendliness through childcare facilities for your children
• advice on family care responsibilities
• a wide range of further education and training opportunities, individual induction training
• excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health facilities (university sports)
• home office possibilities

Application deadline

2024-04-05

Code number

155e-24

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline for this position has passed.

Information about the job

Information about the faculty can be found at:

http://www.uni-due.de/biologie/