The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Interdisciplinary Faculty, Department Maritime Systems subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "WOBEC - Weddell Sea Observatory of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change" ending on 31.03.2027:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
at the earliest possible date
part-time with 32 hours
P 118/2024
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
Petra Westphal
Phone number: 0381/498-1275
E-mail: petra.westphal@uni-rostock.de
Dr. Heike Link
Phone number: 0381/498-8921
E-mail: heike.link@uni-rostock.de
The WOBEC project (funded by Biodiversa+ European Biodiversity Partnership) will improve our understanding of the ecosystem of the Weddell Sea from the seafloor to the sea ice. Scientists from the University of Rostock, the Alfred Wegener Institute and seven other European research institutes aim to develop suitable strategies and indicators for possible long-term monitoring.
More information at https://wobec.aq/
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem function of pelagic, benthic and sympagic habitats
- integrating existing and new data and calculating primary and/or secondary production, carbon turnover and biodiversity indicators
- statistical modeling of ecosystem function and biological communities in the Weddell Sea
- creating a statistical or conceptual model of carbon flux in the Weddell Sea ecosystem
- participation on Polarstern cruise WOBEC PS152 (December 2025 - February 2026)
- publication of research results in relevant peer-reviewed journals and exchange with the scientific community
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in biology, marine science or a comparable subject area, as well as a PhD or doctorate degree
- several years of relevant experience in statistical ecosystem analysis or modeling, laboratory analysis and benthos
- experience in peer-reviewed publication
- experience in shipboard research and the polar marine ecosystem is an asset
- minimum physical aptitude for work at sea
- willingness to participate in expeditions at sea lasting several weeks
- proficient English skills, both written and spoken
- good communication skills for the presentation of research results and dialog with stakeholders
- ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. 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 15.12.2024 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.
Become part of the international project!
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
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