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For the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture of IGB in Berlin-Friedrichshagen at Lake Müggelsee, we are inviting applications for the position of a post-doc, starting in early winter 2024. The position is advertised for initially 12 months; extension by some months might be possible.

The position is part of the Special Investigation Program after the environmental disaster in the Oder River of August 2022 – ODER~SO – funded by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) with funds from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). The project documents impact on aquatic organisms, analyses their regeneration and delivers precautionary research on possible further toxin waves, on resilience, ecosystem functions, ecosystem services and development scenarios of the river and its floodplains.

The researcher shall support the lead of the project by focusing on integrative scientific aspects of the results provided by the sub-project teams, which opens opportunities to initiate and finalize innovative conceptual synthesis across disciplinary borders.

Your tasks

  • Conceptualize and write interdisciplinary scientific publications on the results of ODER~SO
  • Help synthesizing contributions of different research teams to overarching research objectives
  • Support project coordination with respect to scientific reporting and publication management, and in facilitating and organizing brainstorm meetings on integrative ideas

Your profile

  • Master's degree and preferably doctorate of natural sciences, preferentially on a topic in environmental sciences or management
  • Experience in collaborative project work
  • First or senior authorship in scientific publications, preferentially in interdisciplinary ones
  • Good English and some German language skills

Our offer

We offer an interesting position in an international and dynamic scientific environment. We foster flat hierarchies and active participation. We allow maximum individual freedom, enabling everyone to develop and use their creativity to the best of their abilities.

Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund). The position will be at E13 if the personal requirements are met. It is a fixed-term position, initially limited to 12 months. The position is principally suited for part-time work.

We foster your career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of work and family life.

The IGB is committed to diversity. We welcome every qualified application, regardless of sex and gender, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and disabilities, age or sexual orientation. IGB is committed to increasing the number of women in this field, therefore applications from women are particularly welcome. Disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

Are you interested?

We look forward to receiving your application by 20 September 2024 with the usual documents (cover letter elucidating your motivation and experience for the position, scientific CV, contact details of two researchers whom we may ask for their experience in working with you). Please state the job reference number 33/2024 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Thomas Mehner by phone (+49 30 64181 613) or by e-mail (thomas.mehner@igb-berlin.de).

 

"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unit a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 350 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de