Scientific Research Associate (Algae Science, Microbiology, and Aquatic Ecology) | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The University of Rostock is seeking a fixed-term, part-time (26 hours/week) Scientific Research Associate to join a DBU-funded project focusing on developing an innovative monitoring method for benthic diatom biodiversity in the Baltic Sea, utilizing eDNA and AI-supported imaging. Day-to-day responsibilities include extensive fieldwork along the Baltic coast, collecting environmental data and sediment cores, and establishing/maintaining clonal cultures of benthic diatoms. The associate will perform taxonomic identification using morphological features and DNA markers, analyze biodiversity, and apply multivariate statistics to create a new bioindicator system for coastal environmental changes. Key qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences (e.g., Aquatic Ecology or Microbiology), robust knowledge of algae research methods (molecular, ecological, physiological), and fluent English skills. This role offers the unique opportunity to pursue a PhD or work as a Postdoc, depending on the candidate's qualifications.