Research Associate - Hamburg, Deutschland - Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hamburg, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Research Associate (Postdoc) Evolution of Basidiomycota - 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute for Plant Sciences and Microbiology, Department Organismic Botany and Mycology

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
Application deadline

Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
Responsibilities:
Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate's own academic work.

More specifically, teaching includes 4 hours per week and will cover especially seminars and practical on various levels from Bachelor to Master students in Biology.

Research will be in the research area of Mycoparasitism with a focus on fungus-fungus interactions on morphological and physiological level.

This includes especially various techniques in microscopy like, LSM, TEM and SEM as well as molecular methods from DNA and RNA sequencing, comparative genomics with NGS data, or biochemical approaches like mass spectrometry.

Finally, field work and isolation of strains from various habitats and regions will be part of the work.

Profile:

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.

Detailed knowledge of mycoparasites and experience with fungal cultivation is needed and a strong background in microscopy, molecular techniques and bioinformatics is required.

In addition, the successful applicant has to show experience with transmission electronmicrospopy and the analyses of NGS data. The position requires the development of an individual research profile, therefore motivation, scientific interest and research compences are essential. Intercultural experience is expected.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
Continuing education opportunities
University pensions
Attractive location
Flexible working hours
Worklife balance opportunities
Health management
Educational leave
30 days of vacation per annum

In addition we are offering an inspiring working environment with several research groups working with plants and fungi at the Institute for Plant Sciences and Microbiology.

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany.

Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us.

Our guiding principle "Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future" drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world.

We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Dominik Begerow

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