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Location

Campus Essen

Application area

Faculty of Biology, Aquatic ecology

Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d, No. 757-24)
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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 Ecological effects of parasites: their contribution to stress responses of their hosts and their importance for dispersal processes as part of the 2nd phase of the CRC 1439 RESIST. The project aims to sample and compare parasite communities in invertebrates and fish at different river sites. In addition, laboratory and field flume experiments with parasitised macroinvertebrates will be carried out in cooperation with other project partners. The aim is to analyse the effects of multiple stressors and parasitisation on host communities.

Your profile

Completed university studies (Master of Science) in biology or equivalent of at least 8 semesters. Experience in ecology, aquatic organisms, molecular biology (PCR) and field work. Experience in the field of parasitology and data evaluation is advantageous. Mastery of the German and/or English language in spoken and written form. Since close cooperation with other subprojects is planned, a high level of teamwork skills is also required. Publication experience in scientific journals is an advantage.

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

757-24

Application

Please send your application electronically with the usual documents, quoting the reference number 757-24, to Prof. Dr. Sures, University of Duisburg- Essen, Faculty of Biology, 45117 Essen, telephone 0201/183 2617, e-mail daniel.grabner@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

You can find information about the faculty and the advertised position at www.uni-due.de/aquatische_oekologie/

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