Research Associate for the Project “Population dynamics of benthic foraminifera in terrestrial saline environments in Germany in the context of a changing planet” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Institute for Geology

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.06.2025 or later, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 07.04.2025

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for a period of 36 months. We aim to understand the colonization dynamics of benthic foraminifera at terrestrial saline locations in central and northern Germany. The following questions are addressed: 1) When and how did marine organisms colonize salt ponds, saline springs and surrounding environments? 2) What is the species inventory, do endemic benthic foraminiferal faunas prevail at these locations? 3) How does human-induced climate change affect the population dynamics of foraminifera in terrestrial salt ponds? These questions will be answered by long-term monitoring of foraminiferal populations and pore water chemistry at key locations in Germany, and by an investigation of saline areas that were related to potash salt production where the start of mining is known. We are looking for an experienced candidate who is interested in this topic. The successful candidate will team with our research group, will participate in fieldwork sampling campaigns, and will be responsible for the analyses of benthic foraminiferal faunas and data integration.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Skills in applied Micropaleontology, preferable in benthic foraminifera, botany, environmental surveys, laboratory methods, and in the application of multivariate statistical methods is desirable. Experience in scientific writing and graphic design is of advantage. Knowledge of English language is essential, and of German language desirable. A valid EU driving license B is desirable.

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

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