Research Associate for The Project "how - Hamburg, Deutschland - Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg

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Hamburg, Deutschland

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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Research Associate for the Project "How mycorrhizal types and tree diversity drive soil carbon stabilization" (PhD student) - 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Wood Science

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start dateas soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours65 % of standard work hours per week
Responsibilities:
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

Specific Duties
- investigate dynamics of belowground C inputs of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal trees
- examine fine root and hyphal turnover by mini-rhizotron imaging and hyphal ingrowth bags
- collect root exudates and analyse by TOC analyses and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
- present results at national and international conferences

Requirements:

A university degree in a relevant field.

A university degree in a relevant field, i.e., Biology, Geosciences, or Environmental Sciences. Strong skills in root physiology, mycorrhizal or rhizosphere ecology, and/or biogeochemistry are a plus. Experience in mini-rhizotron imaging and/or mass spectrometry are beneficial. This Ph.
D.

position is part of a cooperative project on soil C stabilization processes in the MyDiv experiment and is co-supervised by Prof.

Johanna Pausch (University of Bayreuth). Therefore, team-orientation and interest in conducting interdiciplinary research as well as being proactive are a must. Willingness for field work in the MyDiv experiment in Bad Lauchstädt, Saxony-Anhalt. Excellent German and English communication skills (spoken and written).

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
Continuing education opportunities
University pensions
Attractive location
Flexible working hours
Worklife balance opportunities
Public transport pass (ProfiTicket) and much more
Health management
Educational leave
30 days of vacation per annum

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany.

As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia.

It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally.

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

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Ina Christin Meier

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