Research Associate (Chemistry/Biology) - Cephalopod Research | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) CephCo
Johann Heinrich von Thünen -Bundesforschungsinstitut für ländl.Räume, Wald u. Fischerei
Job Summary
The Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, a federal research institute for rural areas, forest, and fisheries, is seeking a motivated Research Associate for a 24-month fixed-term position in Bremerhaven. This role is crucial for the "CephCo" project, which investigates newly established cephalopod populations in the North Sea due to climate change. The successful candidate will independently plan and conduct laboratory analyses of cephalopod samples, focusing on residue analysis using advanced analytical techniques like GC-MS, HPLC-MS/MS, and AAS, as well as fatty acid pattern analysis. They will interpret data, apply statistical methods, and collaborate with biologists, chemists, and economists to publish scientific findings. This position offers an excellent opportunity for scientific qualification within a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment, contributing to the sustainable management of North Sea cephalopod stocks.
Required Skills
Education
University Diploma / Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or comparable qualification. Doctorate preferred.
Experience
- Experience in quantitative analysis, preferably trace analysis
- Experience in aquatic biology, preferably marine species
- Experience in interdisciplinary work, e.g., at the interface of biology and analytical chemistry
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract for 24 months. Position starts November 1, 2025. Must be eligible for a fixed-term contract under the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Location is Bremerhaven, Germany. Requires a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) for international degrees.
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