Research Assistant Position: Osnabrück University is inviting applications for a Research Assistant position at the Department of Ecology, School of Biology/Chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to a DFG-funded research project focusing on the emergence and self-organization of bacterial metabolism in cross-feeding bacteria consortia.
Designation
Research Assistant (M/F/D)
Research Area
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology, and Evolution
Location
Osnabrück University, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications:
- Completed university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in biology or a related field
- Solid knowledge of molecular biological methods
- Practical experience with microbiological techniques
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Excellent university degree
- Strong motivation and curiosity
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Structured and independent working style
- Experience in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and microfluidics
- Practical experience in mass spectrometry
- Good working knowledge of statistical analysis
- Sound knowledge of ecological and evolutionary concepts
- Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python or R)
Job Description
- Participate in the DFG-funded project.
- Generate and characterize bacterial mutants.
- Perform co-culture experiments with various bacterial strains.
- Analyze bacterial cluster formation using laser diffractometry and fluorescence microscopy.
- Investigate bacterial behaviors at the single-cell level using microfluidics and flow cytometry.
- Quantify amino acid production and metabolic fluxes via mass spectrometry.
- Collaborate with national and international research partners.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications as a single PDF file, including:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of certificates
- Names and contact details of three referees
Please send applications to the Dean of the School of Biology/Chemistry via email at bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de with the subject line “ESO”.
Last Date to Apply
November 12, 2025
Embark on a promising research career in a supportive and collaborative environment at Osnabrück University!
