Location

Campus Essen

Application area

Faculty of Biology Ecotoxicology

Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d, No. 760-24)
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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 "Mechanistic Modelling of Metacommunity Dynamics under Multiple Stressors in Stream Networks of Real and Generic Catchments" as part of SFB 1439 RESIST. The tasks include the development of a metacommunity model for diatoms, fish, and macroinvertebrates for Central European and generic catchments to test hypotheses and gain general insights into dynamics under multiple stressors. Model analysis and statistical analysis of complementary monitoring data are also part of the tasks, including compilation of historical community development over the past century. Writing scientific publications and presenting results at conferences.

Your profile

A university degree (Master of Science) in biology, biodiversity, ecology, environmental sciences, applied informatics, physics, or a related field, with a background in process-based modeling and statistics. Experience in modeling complex systems and proficiency in a programming language. Knowledge of statistical data analysis. 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

760-24

Application

Please send your electronic application with the usual documents, including a letter of recommendation from a mentor, quoting reference number 760-24, to Prof. Dr. Ralf B. Schäfer, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Biology, 45177 Essen, Phone +49 201 1833962, Email ralf.schaefer@uni-due.de

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.