Research Associate (Postdoc) Impacts of global change on marine zooplankton § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

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Research Associate (Postdoc) Impacts of global change on marine zooplankton § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fishery Science (IMF)

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: , fixed for a period of three years. The contract is a fixed‑term agreement in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed‑term labour contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). It may be extended for up to three additional years depending on the associate’s achievements during the first stage. If the position remains available and requirements are fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status under Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG.

Application deadline:

Scope of work: full‑time position, suitable for part‑time arrangements.

Your responsibilities

Duties include teaching and research within the department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and acquire teaching experience. At least one‑third of the working hours must be dedicated to the associate’s own academic work.

The Postdoc will complement the research activities of the Experimental Marine Zooplankton Ecology group at IMF and is expected to develop a research concept tailored for short‑term (up to three years) and long‑term (up to six years) projects. The concept should address current and future impacts of global change on marine zooplankton communities (e.g., zooplankton responses to multiple stressors using experimental approaches ranging from small‑scale laboratory to larger‑scale mesocosm systems). Grant applications for third‑party funding from national and/or international agencies are required. The Postdoctoral Fellow should be active, open‑minded and contribute to the group’s activities.

Involvement in teaching and supervision within the BSc program (B‑MARSYS) and the MSc program (i‑MARSYS) at IMF, with 4 LVS (teaching hours per week during the lecture period of a semester), and willingness to supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students at IMF/University of Hamburg are prerequisite.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus a completed doctorate.
A completed doctoral degree in Marine Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Limnology, Environmental Science or related fields is required. The position is aimed at young, promising scientists with a PhD completion not earlier than 2021.
Excellent track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Experience in grant applications and project contributions.
Very good written and oral English language skills.
Expertise in zooplankton ecology and/or taxonomy.
Experience using experimental approaches to study zooplankton in the lab and in‑situ.
Demonstrated skills in experimental design and analyses in aquatic ecology.
Proven computational capabilities (e.g., R, Python).
Experience planning and conducting large‑scale (indoor/outdoor mesocosm) experiments (beneficial).
Cultivation of plankton organisms (beneficial).
Outreach activities and experience in academic teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students (beneficial).

The candidate should be self‑motivated, reliable, organized, proactive, constructive, engaged in teaching and supervision, and possess a positive, team‑player attitude.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements.
Continuing education opportunities.
University pensions.
Attractive location.
Flexible working hours.
Work‑life balance opportunities.
Health management, EGYM Wellpass.
Educational leave.
30 days of vacation per annum.

We offer an open, multicultural and integrating working environment.

University of Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research and educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge‑exchange activities fosters the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a Digital Age” drives collaboration with academic and non‑academic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We invite you to be part of our community and work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life in all areas. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability or chronic illness. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non‑disabled applicants.