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For the Department of Plankton and Microbial Ecology of IGB in Neuglobsow we are inviting applications for the position of Post Doc for an immediate start.

The successful candidate will focus on the analysis of large data sets to advance understanding of freshwater ecosystems and communities. They will use a combination of data and theoretical models to disentangle drivers of community structure to understand how communities might respond to anthropogenic change. Located on a large clear-water lake one hour north of the German capital, Berlin, the department is fully equipped for field and lab work which has contributed to comprehensive long-term data sets on lakes, experimental data acquired during large-scale enclosure experiments, and high-frequency data collected in situ during both experiments and long-term observations

Your tasks 

  • Analysis of data
  • Model development
  • Scientific publication of results

Your profile

  • PhD in ecology or related field
  • Good publication record
  • Competency in a standard programming language (R preferred)
  • Statistical and mathematical competency or at least enthusiasm

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.

It is a full-time position with 39 working hours per week. In principle, the position could be suited for part time work and the duration would be extended accordingly. Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund, E13). It is a fixed-term position, initially limited to 1.5 years.

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 31.10.2024 with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees all in a single PDF). Please state the 38/2024 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.

Questions can be directed to Anne McLeod (anne.mcleod@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