PostDoc in “marine chronobiology Calanus” – Deadline 13 July 2022

The group focusses on chronobiological processes in marine animals. The main expertise is the establishment of functional genetic tools, as well as various molecular biological analyses tools (e.g. antibody staining, HCR ISH etc) for marine animals. The focus for this position will be to extend this into the model system Calanus finmarchicus in close collaboration with the group of Bettina Meyer.

Tasks

You will work on the following scientific questions/tasks:

• Where are core circadian clock genes expressed in C.finmarchicus, comparing HCR-ISH and immunohistochemistry approaches?
• How do presumptive core circadian clock genes function in a tissue culture model- test for transcriptional activator versus repressor role, light dependency?
• Establishment of microinjection into C.finmarchicus fertilized eggs (and subsequent steps towards functional genetic tool establishment).

Requirements

• Masters in the area of Marine Biology, PhD in the area of marine Ecophysiology
• Experience with sampling and culturing of marine invertebrates (preferably Calanus, Platynereis dumerilii), as well as solid knowledge in and practical experience with molecular chronobiology and genetics.

Further Information

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!