Postdoctoral Researcher in Movement Ecology and Digital Twins | Postdoktorand:in (m/w/d) im Bereich Bewegungsökologie und digitale Zwillinge

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel (GEOMAR)

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

Job Summary

This position at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, a leading international marine research institution, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Marine Behavioral Ecology research group. The successful candidate will focus on the intersection of movement ecology and digital twin technology, contributing significantly to the preservation and protection of the ocean for future generations through research and knowledge transfer. Day-to-day responsibilities will involve advanced research in marine evolutionary ecology, likely utilizing complex data analysis and modeling techniques related to animal movement and environmental interactions. The role requires a strong background in scientific research, potentially including expertise in ecological modeling, data science, or related computational fields. This is an attractive opportunity for a motivated researcher to contribute to cutting-edge marine science within a publicly funded, high-impact research center.

Required Skills

Education

Doctorate/PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Ecology, Marine Science, Computational Biology)

Experience

  • Postdoctoral experience required
  • Professional experience in movement ecology and/or digital twin technology

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is temporary (limited contract duration).