Postdoctoral Research Ass. (m/f/d), Institute for Integrated Natural Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis Working Group

A postdoctoral assistant position is available in the newly established working group “Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis” led by Prof. Dr. Kenneth Dumack. The full-time position (100%) is initially limited to three years, in accordance with the provisions of the German Act on Temporary Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz); in principle, the position is divisible.

The thematic focus is somewhat flexible but requires a clear emphasis in microbial aquatic ecology and close collaboration with Faculty 3: Mathematics/Natural Sciences at the University of Koblenz and the Federal Institute of Hydrology. More information about the working group is available at www.kennethdumack.de.

Teaching responsibilities are defined by the regulations of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Teaching Obligation Ordinance (HLehrVO).

Responsibilities:

• Contribution to the group’s current research foci:
  (A) Quantifying the effects of predatory protists and/or viruses on the abundance of algae and cyanobacteria in running waters such as the Moselle, which has recently experienced repeated cyanobacterial blooms;
  (B) Investigating mechanisms of immunity to cyanobacterial toxins (microcystins) in microbial eukaryotes using physiological and genomic methods.

• Participation in research, teaching, and academic self-administration

• Involvement in sampling and field excursions

• Presentation of research results at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals