Research Assistant (FH-Diploma/Bachelor) Biology or Freshwater Ecology/Hydrobiology/Limnology, Fisheries Sciences, Marine Biology (m/f/d)

Waterways are complex water systems. The Federal Institute for Water Science (BfG), located in the business area of the Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV), helps to shape it sustainable and efficient. As the scientific institute of the Federal Institute for Research, Assessment and Consulting in the fields of hydrology, water use, water quality, ecology and water protection, it advises the BMV, other federal ministries, the waterways and shipping administration (WSV) and third parties. In the BfG, dedicated people from many disciplines work in a modernly equipped working environment. The Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. The Federal Institute for Water Science is looking for the Unit U4 “Animal Ecology” as part of the project “Development and Application of EDNA-based Methods for the Evaluation of the Genetic Fragmentation of Fish Populations in Federal Waterways (FraGen)” at the next possible time, limited until 30.06.2028, one/one Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Department of Biology or Water Ecology/ Hydrobiology/ Limnology, Fisheries Sciences, Marine Biology Within the framework of the research project ''FraGen'', eDNA-based methods are developed and established as fish-saving and efficient methods for collecting population genetic information. The methodology is used in the laboratory and in free-flowing and fragmented sections of water. In order to carry out the fish-biological laboratory and open-air investigations and the processing of samples under the FraGen project, a dedicated person is sought to support the project management in their scientific work in individual steps. This also includes independent subtasks. The employment offers you exciting scientific and organizational tasks in the context of an application-related environmental research project, which links pressing questions in the context of flow-through capability with current research questions of molecular ecology/population genetics. The excellent laboratory infrastructure of the Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde offers an ideal working environment in the context of an established working group. The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20260577_9339

Cooperation in the development and practical implementation of methods for using environmental DNA (eDNA) for research into fish populations in federal waterways Support in the application and optimization of methods for the analysis of genetic diversity and structure of fish populations in rivers Implementation of time-limited laboratory experiments with fish and cooperation in open-air studies in large and medium-sized rivers with different degree of fragmentation and use of shipping Support in the planning, organisation, implementation and quality assurance of laboratory and outdoor work for the procurement and maintenance of experimental fish. Participation in the procurement of technical devices for the detection and analysis of DNA in the laboratory and in the open country. Technical support of the equipment used, including documentation, maintenance, functional control and preparation of the related specialist data. Cooperation with project-related administrative tasks, in particular SAP bookings, service travel organisation, preparation of service travel requests and participation in service travel (also multi-day). Participation in the preparation, evaluation and basic statistical and bioinformatic analysis of data sets from the project Support in the documentation and presentation of research results, e.g. for internal reports, presentations and publications in journals

You should bring this with you: Complete university studies (FH Diploma/ Bachelor) of biology or aquatic ecology/hydrobiology/limology, fisheries sciences, marine biology or comparable qualification Experience in scientific working and evaluation methods of fish- or turkological laboratory or outdoor studies, as well as aquatic ecological surveys Experiences in catching, handling and holding of fish or other aquatic macro-organisms This distinguishes you: Experience in the application of classical fishing biological methods or the willingness to learn them Experience in the collection, preservation and documentation of environmental samples (eDNA) or the willingness to learn this Qualification for carrying out animal tests (FELASA B) or Willingness to acquire such timely Electric fishing licence and sports boat licence Internal (motor) or Willingness to acquire this Driving licence Class B Good English knowledge of word and writing Fun at work in an interdisciplinary team Willingness to carry out multi-day missions Good communication skills High commitment to independent action, conscience Teamability, flexibility, resilience readiness to learn, critique

Remuneration takes place according to TVöD Group E 11. In addition, we offer you additional services after the TVöD Bund. You will receive a training by a professionally experienced team as well as a need-oriented further and further training. Special notes: You can look forward to a well-equipped working environment with an innovative team as well as interesting professional challenges. The weekly working hours are currently 39 hours. We offer our employees individual working time arrangements and part-time and sliding time to take account of the compatibility of professional and family interests. If the conditions are met, there is the possibility of flexible local work on the basis of a service agreement. A parent-child work room is available for child care. We actively promote the health of workers through the provision of health measures. The training, further training and further training are adapted to the individually determined needs. The service is generally suitable for occupation with parttime workers. Applications for women are expressly requested. For the same qualification, women are preferably taken into account in accordance with § 8 BGleiG. Disabled people are preferably set with the same professional suitability. Only a minimum of physical fitness is required. We welcome the applications of people of all nationalities. Where: If you have obtained a foreign degree, please provide your application documents with proof of the recognition of the degree by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of the Ministerial Conference. The selection is made by a Commission. .