PhD student: Research Assistant : The Department of Ecology at the School of Biology/Chemistry invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (m/f/d) to work on an exciting DFG-funded project. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of ecological and evolutionary biology.
Designation: Research Assistant
Research Area: Eco-evolutionary causes and genomic consequences of synergistic coevolution
Location: School of Biology/Chemistry, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed degree (M.Sc. or comparable) in biology or a related field.
- Solid practical experience in microbiological techniques and molecular biological methods.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Additional Qualifications:
- Sound knowledge of ecological and evolutionary concepts and theory.
- Creative approach to work.
- Strong motivation and curiosity.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Structured and independent work style.
- Experience in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy.
- Knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
- Working knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.
- Ability to develop and analyze theoretical models (population dynamics, individual-based models) is a plus.
Job Description: As a Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the DFG-funded project focused on understanding the eco-evolutionary causes and genomic consequences of synergistic coevolution. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting coculture and coevolution experiments with different bacterial strains.
- Reconstructing mutations in different genetic backgrounds.
- Performing growth experiments to analyze fitness consequences of mutations.
- Quantifying amino acid production rates using LC-MS/MS.
- Spatio-temporal analysis of bacterial aggregates using microfluidics and fluorescence microscopy.
- Flow cytometric analyses.
- Collaborating closely with Dr. Alexander Herbig (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology) and Dr. Alexander Grünberger (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology).
- Opportunity to work towards a PhD.
We Offer:
- An exciting and highly topical research project.
- Collaboration in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
- Participation in excellent graduate education programs at Osnabrück University.
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure at the School of Biology/Chemistry.
- Opportunity to live and work in the vibrant and liveable city of Osnabrück.
- Commitment to supporting work-life balance, including for working/studying parents.
Last Date for Apply: Please submit your application, including a letter of motivation, CV, and copies of certificates, by October 13, 2023, as one PDF file via email to the Dean of the School of Biology/Chemistry (Email: bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de).
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christian Kost (email: christian.kost@uni-osnabrueck.de, homepage: kostlab.com).
Look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a motivated and talented Research Assistant to our team.
