Location

Campus Essen

Application area

Faculty of Biology, Eukaryotic Microbiology

Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d, No. 763-24)
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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 parasitic protist communities and their effects on their macroinvertebrate hosts under different degradation and recovery conditions within the framework of the CRC 1439 RESIST. The project aims to investigate potential differences in stress responses (e.g. mortality, behavior, gut microbiome) of parasitic protist infected and non-infected macroinvertebrates. In addition, parasitic protist communities in the environment and free-living macroinvertebrates (DNA samples) will be sampled under different stress conditions. In cooperation with other project partners, the planned experiments will range from small-scale laboratory to large-scale field experiments to investigate the response of individual species and communities under controlled conditions. Field samples will provide an insight into how parasitic protist communities change under different stressors.

Your profile

Completed university degree (Master of Science) in biology or equivalent program of at least 8 semesters. Experience in aquatic organisms, micro/molecular biology (extraction and processing of DNA samples) and field work, as well as knowledge of statistical methods for analyzing molecular and ecological data sets. Experience in parasitology and experimental design is advantageous. Proficiency in written and spoken German and/or English. Since close cooperation with other subprojects is planned, a high level of teamwork 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

763-24

Application

Please send your electronic application with the usual documents to Prof. Dr. Rückert, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Biology, 45117 Essen, phone 0201/183 2453, e-mail niklas.oelsner@uni-due.de, quoting the reference number 763-24.

Information about the job

Information about the faculty and the vacancy can be found at

https://www.uni-due.de/biologie/eukaryotische-mikrobiologie/index.php