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Location

Campus Essen

Application area

Faculty of Biology Ecotoxicology

Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d, No. 761-24)
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The RESIST Collaborative Research Centre investigates how stressors individually and in combination affect the biodiversity and functions of streams and rivers, and how previously stressed ecosystems recover. RESIST investigates the effects of stressors on all components of the food web of running waters (from viruses to fish) and on ecosystem functions. Field studies, large collaborative experiments, a wide range of analytical (especially genomic) and modelling methods are used. Become part of a committed and competent team that carries out challenging field experiments and develops new methods for river restoration.

Start of employment

As soon as possible

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

25 Std. 53 Min. (65 %)

Your main tasks

Participation in the research project " Responses of aquatic fungal communities to multiple stressors and consequences for leaf decomposition" as part of SFB 1439 RESIST. The project investigates the impact of multiple stressors (salinity, temperature increase, drought) on aquatic fungal communities and their decomposition ability. In the scope of the project, various multi-stressors studies will be conducted, spanning from lab-based beaker experiments, over outdoor mesocosm experiments and field studies.

Your profile

A university degree (Master of Science) in biology, biodiversity, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field, with a background in aquatic ecology or stream ecology. Experience with conducting experiments. Experience with R and statistical analyses of multivariate ecological data. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, as well as ambition to publish in peer-reviewed journals; publication experience is advantageous.

We offer you

  • Varied, multifaceted area of responsibility in a lively working environment with international exchange
  • Working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
  • Pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
  • Opportunity to pursue a doctorate in the CRC graduate school with numerous support programmes
  • Family friendliness through childcare facilities for your children
  • Counselling for family care responsibilities
  • Wide range of further education and training programmes, individual induction training
  • Excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
  • Attractive sports and health programmes (university sports)
  • home office possibilities

Application deadline

2025-01-16

Code number

761-24

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline for this position has passed.

Information about the job

You can find information about the faculty and the advertised position at https://www.uni-due.de/biologie/oekotoxikologie/index_en.php.


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