Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Ecophysiology of Marine Invertebrates

Universität RostockRostock

Stellenbeschreibung:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Ecophysiology of Marine Invertebrates

Start date:

Working hours: full-time

Remuneration: pay group 13 TV-L

Location: Rostock

Tender number: W 38/2026

Position: temporary for maternity leave until 18 November 2026, followed by parental leave

Application time:

These are your tasks:

research in the field of bioenergetics and stress physiology of marine organisms
plan and conduct physiological, molecular, and biochemical experiments on marine invertebrates, including animal care
scientific teaching of approximately 4 semester hours per week in the form of lectures in marine biology, ecophysiology and invertebrate zoology at B.S., M.S., and teacher certification levels, focusing on the research-based transfer of specialist knowledge and skills to students
supervise bachelor's and master's theses
lead and organize fieldwork for B.S. and M.S. students
design, prepare, grade, and review students' academic work
support scientific organizational tasks (study organization, committee work)
publish research results

This makes you a good fit:

completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable) in biology, physiology, or a related field, with the best possible grades
completed Ph.D. in biology, physiology, or a related field is preferred
proven experience working with aquatic organisms
research experience in the field of ecophysiology and/or ecotoxicology
minimum physical fitness requirements for fieldwork in coastal and tidal zones
confident knowledge of the German and English language, both written and spoken
experience in university teaching and in supervising or co-supervising theses is a plus
experience conducting fieldwork in marine environments is desirable
proof of publication capability (at least one academic publication) is desirable
proven ability to formulate your own scientific research questions and to plan and conduct experiments is an asset
excellent communication skills for presenting research findings, as well as strong teamwork and collaboration skills for working in an international and interdisciplinary environment (including laboratory, field, and teaching contexts)
class B driver's license (passenger car) is preferred

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.