The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and demanding job in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Chair of Neuroethology, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis of 3 years for the duration of the project of Volkswagen Foundation:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
at the earliest possible date
part-time with 26 hours
P 115/2024
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
Petra Westphal
Phone number: 0381/498-1275
E-mail: petra.westphal@uni-rostock.de
Prof. Dr. Frederike Hanke
Phone number: 0381/666971914
E-mail: frederike.hanke@uni-rostock.de
A key focus of research at the Marine Science Center of the University of Rostock in Warnemünde is
on the orientation and navigation mechanisms of harbor seals. Although the movements of harbor
seals in the open sea have been frequently recorded and described, very little is known about the
underlying mechanisms. The systematic investigation of these mechanisms is the goal of this project
funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research in the field of orientation/navigation of marine mammals (focus on virtual reality)
- developing/programming complex stimuli and virtual environments (virtual reality) for scientific behavioral experiments
- developing a joystick or similar device, along with the corresponding experimental setup/design for behavioral experiments with virtual reality
- publishing research results (with the opportunity to use the results for personal academic qualification (PhD thesis))
- assisting with scientific events
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in a natural science discipline, psychology, computer science, engineering, electrical engineering or a related field with preferably good results
- excellent programming skills and relevant experience with Unity or similar game engines, as well as knowledge of Matlab
- practical skills related to the development of a joystick or similar devices
- minimum physical aptitude for year-round work outdoors in the open water facility
- willingness to acquire qualifications for operating drones and motorboats
- confident knowledge of the German and English language, both written and spoken
- very good ability to work on schedule, communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people with equal opportunities. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The experience level is determined individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 08.01.2025 at the latest. Only applications received via our homepage will be considered. To do this, please send us your documents using the ‘Online-Bewerbung’ button at the end of a vacancy. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, application and travel costs cannot be covered.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock
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