Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Re

Reg. Nr. 159/2020

Fristende: 10.07.2020

Friedrich Schiller University Jena seeks to fill the following position at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig at the earliest possible date:

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d)

on the flexpool project 1 "Traversing the canopy - how do transport processes of microbes and matter shape phyllosphere microbial communities?"
initially limited until 30 September 2021,
extension for 2-3 further years possible and dependent upon successful renewal of DFG funding for iDiv (evaluation in spring 2021)
65 percent of a full-time position
Salary: up to Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L, if the personal requirements and tasks are fulfilled
The FSU Jena seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Background

, invites applications to 5 doctoral researcher positions in its 4th flexpool call from October 2020 onwards (see overview in published flexpool general announcement).

The project aims at understanding key controls of microbial diversity in tree canopies. We are seeking applicants who are interested in working in an interdisciplinary project integrating aspects of microbial ecology, geochemistry, and plant functional ecology with a strong integration of field work. The doctoral researcher will analyze phyllosphere and cortisphere microbial communities, microhabitat conditions, and within-canopy distribution processes. The project is supervised by Dr. Martina Herrmann (Institute of Biodiversity) and Prof. Dr. Beate Michalzik (Institute of Geography) and will be carried out in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Christian Wirth (Leipzig University). Place of work is Jena.

Job description:

• Regular sampling of leaves and bark, throughfall and stemflow within tree canopies at the Leipzig Canopy Crane facility
• Analysis of microbial communities using molecular approaches/amplicon sequencing
• Preparation of water samples for chemical analysis using ICP-OES, TOC-VCPN/TNM, and HPLC, and data analysis
• Writing and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting results at national and international conferences

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in a project-related field (e.g. microbiology, ecology, environmental sciences, biogeosciences)
• Expertise and experience in methods of molecular microbial ecology
• Interest and ability in interdisciplinary research and field work
• Ability to work in 30 m height at the canopy crane facility
• Driving license would be advantageous
• Strong statistical skills (e. g., in R)
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
• Team-oriented and strong organizational skills

Kindly send your application, quoting the reference number 159/2020, via our application portal at

. While we prefer applications via this portal, hard-copy applications may also be sent to:
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research - iDiv (Halle-Jena-Leipzig)

Dr. Christa Genz

Deutscher Platz 5e, D-04103 Leipzig
Submission deadline is 10 July 2020. Selected candidates will be invited to the online joint recruitment symposium on 31 August until 1 September 2020.

All applications should include:

• Cover letter describing motivation for the project, research interests and relevant experience
• complete curriculum vitae including names and contact details of at least two scientific references
• digital copy of master certificate or equivalent

Queries concerning the application process should be directed to Mrs. Christa Genz (
), for project-related questions, please contact Dr. Martina Herrmann (
).
iDiv is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community that collectively supports and implements our mission to do great science. We will welcome, recruit, develop, and advance talented staff from diverse genders and backgrounds.

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Registriernummer
159/2020
Bewerbungsadresse
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig
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