Our coastal seas are increasingly exposed to the influence of human activities that change the ecosystem’s structure and function. As part of the collaborative project CREATE (“Concepts for Reducing the Effects of Anthropogenic pressures and uses on marine Ecosystems and on Biodiversity “) of the German Marine Research Alliance, we are investigating this change in the North Sea using food web models. We are looking for reinforcement for our team to develop and analyse these models.
Tasks
- Development and Analysis of trait-based food web models based on long-term data of the North Sea
- Analysis of anthropogenic impacts on food web structure and function
- Participation in project meetings
- Presentation of the results on conferences and publication in scientific journals
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in biology, ecology or a related field
- Experience with the Software Ecopath with Ecosim
- Knowledge on the development and analysis of food web models
- Knowledge on ecological processes and functions
- Experience in handling large data sets
Additional skills and knowledge
- Excellent communication and network skills
- Fluency in English
- Due to the national background of the project, knowledge in German is advantageous
Further Information
Please contact Dr. Sabine Horn (+49(4651)956-4218, sabine.horn@awi.de) for further information.
This is a full-time position, limited to 1 year. It is also suitable for part-time employment. 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. The place of employment will be Sylt.
The AWI is characterised by
- our scientific success – excellent research
- collaboration and cooperation – intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
- opportunities to develop – on the job, aiming at other positions and beyond AWI
- a culture of reconciling work and family – an audited and well-supported aspect of our operation
- our outstanding research infrastructure – ships, stations, aircraft, laboratories and more
- an international environment – everyday contacts with people from all over the world
- having an influence – fundamental research with social and political relevance
- flat hierarchies – facilitating freedom and responsibility
- exciting science topics, with opportunities also in technology, administration and infrastructure
Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy. The AWI aims to increase the number of female employees and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply.
Disabled applicants will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.
The AWI fosters the compatibility of work and family in various ways and has received a number of awards as a result of this engagement.
We look forward to your application!
Reference number 22/95/D/Bio-b
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