Phd Student in Microbial Ecology - Berlin, Deutschland - Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei
vor 2 Wochen
Beschreibung
In the
BMBF-funded project DIVATOX (Diversity of aquatic plants and associated neurotoxic cyanobacteria - effects on recreational and drinking water use of inland waters) we are looking for a
PhD student (3 years, fulltime) in the Departments of "Plankton and Microbial Ecology" at IGB-Stechlin (ca.
.
Become part of a dedicated project team of researchers from three institutions investigating causes and effects of plant-associated toxic cyanobacteria (IGB), the influence of microbial diversity (IGB), the type and quantity of cyanobacterial toxins (
Federal Environment Agency:
UBA) and the mechanism of action of the toxins (Institute for
Occupational Research Dortmund:
IfADo). A prediction model is also being developed at the TU Berlin. Take on the important task of analysing the cyanobacteria-associated microbiomes using state of the art molecular methods
Your tasks:
- Conducting field sampling and experiments to assess diversity and functionality of cyanobacteriaassociated microbiomes
- Statistically analysing effects of environmental drivers on cyanobacteriaassociated microbial community composition
- Quantifying absolute abundances of toxic cyanobacteria in field samples by qPCR
- Developing field test for detecting toxin genes onsite by nanopore sequencing or by LAMP (Loopmediated Isothermal Amplification)
- Participation in stakeholder workshops
- Presentation of results in scientific conferences and journals
Your profile:
- A master in biology, genetics, bioinformatics or related fields
- Experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and microbial ecology
- Collaborative teamworker
- Good communication skills in English, including scientific writing; publication experience is of advantage
Our offer:
We offer an exciting position in an international and dynamic team of researchers, and an attractive scientific working environment including excellent equipment and technical support.
This is a full-time PhD position for 36 months. The start date is on
. This position is generally suited for part time work.
Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector for postdoctoral research (E13 TVöD Bund, 65%).
The working language at IGB is English.We foster your
career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of
work and family life.
Are you interested?:
"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.
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