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 Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is looking for the G3 Biochemistry and Ecotoxicology Unit as part of the MEG-Div research project: Macrophyte-Epiphyton-Grazer complex as an underestimated biodiversity component in federal waterways: Ecological and ecotoxicological significance from 01.01.2027, terminated until 31.12.2030, a Research assistant / Research staff (Uni-Diplom/Master) (m/w/d) Department of Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology or Comparative Qualification The job is a ''doctoral position'' (PhD position), i.e. a promotion is expected.

The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20261795_9339

The research project MEG-Div investigates the biotic interactions within the complex of macrophytes, epiphytons and Grazers (MEG) and its influence on organic trace materials. As part of an interdisciplinar team, you will participate in the project's research activities, design and implement laboratory experimental approaches to study the MEG in microcosms. You will develop new methods of investigation and apply classic and modern methods of analysis, such as RNA sequencing, DNA metabarcoding, imaging, and process the data to describe and interpret toxic effects mechanically. Its tasks include the preparation of scientific publications (peer-reviewed) and reports, presentation of results at scientific conferences and specialist events, as well as the preparation of a dissertation. Exciting scientific tasks await you in a highly topical and application-related research field, a good laboratory infrastructure with modern analyzers, a pleasant working atmosphere in a research-oriented working group, as well as various possibilities of national and international cooperation.

You should bring this with you: Complete university studies (uni-diploma/master) of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental sciences, toxicology or comparable qualification This distinguishes you: Joy of research and work in laboratory and field Practical experience in dealing with aquatic organisms and/or microbial systems Molecular biological practice experience Good mathematical-statistic skills and knowledge in R basic knowledge of ecotoxicological techniques and questions; Practical experience of advantage Good communication skills Fun on interdisciplinary work in the international context Very good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of German in word and writing Standing for multi-day missions and sampling of waters

Remuneration is made by TVöD Group E13. In addition, we offer you additional services after the TVöD Bund. You will be incorporated by a professionally experienced team as well as by a need-oriented continuing and continuing training. Special notes: You can look forward to a well-equipped work environment with an innovative team as well as interesting professional challenges. The weekly working time is currently 29.25 hours. We offer our employees individual working time arrangements and part-time and sliding time to take into account the suitability of professional and family interests. As part of the service, alternating teleworking can be agreed. 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. 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 application 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. .