Research Assistant in Ecology Research: Osnabrück University’s Department of Ecology is offering a prestigious scholarship opportunity for a Research Assistant (m/f/d) to join their School of Biology/Chemistry. The position involves working on a DFG-funded project focusing on “Eco-evolutionary causes and genomic consequences of synergistic coevolution.”
Designation: Research Assistant (m/f/d)
Research Area: Ecology – Eco-evolutionary causes and genomic consequences of synergistic coevolution
Location: School of Biology/Chemistry, Osnabrück University
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in biology or a related field
- Proficiency in microbiological techniques and molecular biological methods
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Knowledge of ecological and evolutionary concepts
- Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
- Experience in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and using programming languages like Python are advantageous
Job Description:
- Conduct coculture and coevolution experiments with bacterial strains
- Analyze fitness consequences of mutations through growth experiments
- Quantify amino acid production rates of bacterial strains
- Collaborate closely with other research partners
- Engage in spatio-temporal analysis using microfluidics and fluorescence microscopy
- Perform flow cytometric analyses
- Develop and analyze theoretical models
- Work towards a PhD within the duration of the position
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application by July 28, 2024. Applications should include:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of relevant certificates
Please send your application as one PDF file via email (reference “UGK”) to the Dean of the School of Biology/Chemistry: bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de. For further information, you may contact Prof. Dr. Christian Kost at christian.kost@uni-osnabrueck.de or visit kostlab.com.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to this exciting research opportunity at Osnabrück University.
Last Date for Apply: July 28, 2024
