Research Associate in Biology | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in im Bereich Biologie (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This part-time Research Associate position at the Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries involves working on the 'Pre-Dave' project, which focuses on assessing fish and benthic communities at offshore wind farm structures. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing monitoring strategies for the environmentally friendly decommissioning of these structures. Day-to-day responsibilities include organizing and conducting field campaigns at sea, performing data entry, and maintaining project databases. You will utilize innovative monitoring techniques such as beam trawl surveys, environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, and drop-camera systems. This role is ideal for a marine scientist interested in applied research that bridges the gap between offshore energy and marine conservation. The position offers a high degree of flexibility with mobile work options and the chance to contribute to policy-relevant environmental standards within a renowned federal research institute.