Postdoctoral Researcher, Movement Ecology (Fish) | Postdoktorand:in (m/w/d) im Bereich Bewegungsökologie nicht kommerziell genutzter Fische

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel (GEOMAR)

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Jan 26, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This full-time, fixed-term position at the internationally recognized GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in the Movement Ecology of non-commercially utilized fish. The successful candidate will join the Marine Evolutionary Ecology research unit, contributing significantly to the center's mission of preserving ocean function and protection through advanced marine research. Day-to-day activities will involve designing and executing scientific studies, analyzing complex ecological data, and disseminating research findings related to fish movement patterns and their ecological implications. This role requires a strong background in ecology and marine science, offering the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research within a highly collaborative and publicly funded institution dedicated to global ocean sustainability and conservation efforts.

Required Skills

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Ecology, Marine Biology, or a related scientific field

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific research
  • Experience in the field of Movement Ecology
  • Experience related to fish or marine non-commercial species

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract
  • Position based at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany