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Introduction :

University Of Hamburg is one of the largest universities in Germany that combines a diverse curriculum with excellent research and offers interesting career opportunities. Applications invited by the University Of Hamburg for the position of Research Associate on 4 different projects in Biological Sciences. Interested candidates can check out the following details below :

1. Research Associate for the Project “Taxon-Omics – Comparative Genomics of Smut Fungi (Anthracoidea)”

Name of Institution	Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Department of Organismic Botany and Mycology
Salary level	EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date	01.04.2023, fixed until 31.12.2024 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act
Application deadline	05.04.2023
Scope of work	Part-time
Weekly hours	65 % of standard work hours per week

Requirements :

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Detailed knowledge of fungi and experience with fungal cultures
• Strong background in bioinformatics is essential.
• Experience with molecular techniques and interest in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies

Specific Duties :

The project aims to elucidate the evolution of plant parasitic smut fungi with respect to morphology, mode of interaction and comparative genomics. The project focuses on the Antracoidea (Basidiomycota) on Carex and has a special focus on host specificity. An additional focus is the analysis of the evolution of effector genes potentially relevant for the parasitic interaction. The applicant will be responsible for the collection, cultivation, genome sequencing and comparative analyses of all data. The position is suitable to obtain a PhD. The project is intended for prolongation.

2. Research Associate for the Project “Taxon-Omics – Comparative Genomics of Smut Fungi (Ustilagianaceae)”

Name of the Institution	Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Department of Organismic Botany and Mycology
Salary level	EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date	As soon as possible, fixed for a period of 20 months (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act
Application deadline	05.04.2023
Scope of work	Part-time
Weekly hours	65 % of standard work hours per week

Requirements :

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Detailed knowledge of fungi and experience with fungal cultures
• Strong background in bioinformatics is essential.
• Experience with molecular techniques and interest in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies

Specific Duties :

The project aims to elucidate the evolution of plant parasitic smut fungi with respect to morphology, mode of interaction and comparative genomics. The project focuses on the Ustilaginaceae (Basidiomycota) on Poaceae and has a special focus on hybridization. An additional focus is the analysis of the evolution of effector genes potentially relevant for the parasitic interaction. The applicant will be responsible for the collection, cultivation, genome sequencing and comparative analyses of all data. The position is suitable to obtain a PhD. The project is intended for prolongation.

3. Research Associate on “Ecology of living marine resources”

Name of Institution	Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science
Salary level	EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date	01.05.2023, the initial fixed term is three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act
Application deadline	06.04.2023
Scope of work	Part-time
Weekly hours	50 % of standard work hours per week

Requirements :

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in conducting experiments and ship-based field studies. 
• Knowledge of handling, husbandry and reproduction of aquatic animals.
• Experience in microscopy, respirometry and enzyme analysis
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis, data visualisation and scientific (English) writing are also advantageous. 

Specific Duties :

The successful candidate will be a member of an ambitious research group focused on the ecology of marine fish and invertebrates. The scientific work will include laboratory experiments, field studies and meta-analyses to investigate how commercially important species respond to external pressures, especially anthropogenic climate change and stochastic extremes such as heat waves and low-oxygen events. The research aims to integrate processes across different biological levels, from subcellular functions to population- and ecosystem dynamics. Defining ecological niches, energy budgets and reproductive capacities is a central component of this research. The Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science (IMF) offers access to several research vessels as well as modern technologies for animal husbandry and manipulation of environmental parameters in experimental settings. As part of innovative research projects, the candidate will also apply and optimise a variety of analytical methods such as automated video/image analysis, respirometry and enzyme kinetics. The application of physiological data to predict ecological processes at large spatial scales using habitat models will be addressed in close collaboration with other research groups at the IMF. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration und use of extensive infrastructure at the Department of Biology, the Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN), and the DFG excellence cluster CLICCS. Academic duties at the IMF include the presentation of results at international conferences, the publication of scientific articles and a teaching commitment of 2 hours per week each semester.

4. Research Associate for the Project “How mycorrhizal types and tree diversity drive soil carbon stabilization” (PhD student) 

Name of Institution	Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Wood Science
Salary level	EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date	as soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act
Application deadline	15.04.2023
Scope of work	Part-time
Weekly hours	65 % of standard work hours per week

Requirements :

• A university degree in a relevant field  i.e., Biology, Geosciences, or Environmental Sciences.
• Strong skills in root physiology, mycorrhizal or rhizosphere ecology, and/or biogeochemistry.
• Experience in mini-rhizotron imaging and/or mass spectrometry are beneficial. 
•  Willingness for field work in the MyDiv experiment in Bad Lauchstädt, Saxony-Anhalt. Excellent German and English communication skills (spoken and written).

Specific Duties :

• Investigate dynamics of belowground C inputs of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal trees
• Conduct measurements in the MyDiv tree diversity experiment (https://www.idiv.de/de/research/platforms-and-networks/mydiv.html)
• Examine fine root and hyphal turnover by mini-rhizotron imaging and hyphal ingrowth bags
• Collect root exudates and analyse by TOC analyses and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Present results at national and international conferences

Note* – Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

For any queries and more details visit Job Opportunities At Hamburg University.

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