Tasks
- Optimize eDNA laboratory work protocols for gelatinous zooplankton,
- Apply DNA metabarcoding and quantitative PCR analyses for assessing gelatinous zooplankton diversity and relative abundances from filtered water and sediment samples,
- Participate in at least one Arctic expedition to collect eDNA samples and optical (ROV) datasets for subsequent analyses,
- Present your work at national and international meetings and write up the results for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Requirements
- A Master degree in Biological sciences (finished or being finalized)
- Strong background in molecular laboratory skills and analyses
- Record of polar field work and expertise in pelagic sampling methods
- Basic knowledge in bioinformatic analyses of large sequence datasets
- Good data-analysis skills (preferably using R)
- Experience with carrying out optical pelagic surveys (e.g. ROV handling) is considered advantageous
- Strong team player and cooperation skills
- Strong English communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Further Information
For further information, please contact Dr. Charlotte Havermans (charlotte.havermans@awi.de; +49(471)4831-1530).
The position is limited to 3 years. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13 (66%). The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.
All doctoral candidates will be members of AWI’s postgraduate program POLMAR or another graduate school and thus benefit from a comprehensive training program and extensive support measures.
We look forward to your application!
Please submit your application by August 11th 2021, exclusively online.
Reference number 21/143/D/Bio-b.
Reference number 21/143/D/Bio-b.
You can find out more here.