Waterways are complex water systems. The Federal Institute for Water Science (BfG), located in the business area of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), helps to shape it sustainably and efficiently. 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. More at https://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Federal Institute for Water Science is looking for a sub-estimated biodiversity component in federal waterways from 01.01.2027 to 31.12.2030 for the Unit U4 “Animal Ecology” as part of the project MEG-Div (The Macrophyte-Epiphyton-Grazer Complex). Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Department of Biology, Water Ecology, Environmental Sciences The job is a “doctoral position” (PhD position), i.e. a doctorate is expected.

The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20261820_9339 The research project MEG-Div investigates the biotic interactions within the complex of macrophytes, epiphyton and Grazers (MEG) and its influence on organic trace materials. As part of an interdisciplinary team, You investigate the importance of macrophytes in federal waterways as a food resource for benthic Grazers as well as the biotic interactions between macrophytes, epiphyton and benthic Grazers. To do this, you carry out field recordings and laboratory experiments, analyze the food quality of Epiphyton and the physiological reaction of benthic Grazers, and evaluate the measurement data against the background of the real environmental situation in federal waterways. The body is characterized by exciting scientific and organizational tasks in a highly topical application-related research field. The excellent laboratory infrastructure with state-of-the-art analyzers in the vicinity of an established working group offers you an ideal research environment.

Taxonomic and qualitative characterization of macrophyte stocks, epiphyton and benthic invertebrates Quantification of the use of resources of the Grazer by means of stable isotope analysis Planning and implementation of laboratory tests for food use of benthischer Grazer Analysis of physiological responses to different food qualities Statistical evaluation of complex data sets using multivariate methods Creation of scientific publications (peer-reviewed) and research reports in English Presentation of results at scientific conferences and specialist events

You should definitely bring this to you: completed academic studies (Uni‐Diplom/Master) of biology, aquatic ecology or environmental sciences or comparable qualifications This is what distinguishes you: motivation for scientific work with the aim of producing a dissertation Knowledge of water ecology Knowledge of classical and molecular taxonomy Experience in carrying out laboratory tests with algae and benthic Grazers (algae cultivation, experimental planning, handling of animals) Methodological knowledge in the field of physiological or molecular analyses or stable isotopes Knowledge in statistical data analysis with R Very good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of German in word and writing readiness for multi-day missions and sampling of waters driving licence

Remuneration takes place according to TVöD Group E 13. 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 29.25 hours. We offer our employees individual working hours as well as part-time and sliding time to take into account 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 employees by offering health measures. The training, further training and further training are adapted to the individually determined needs. 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. 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. .