Postdoc: Marine Evolutionary Physiology

EuroSoHo; Österreich; Remote; EUR 55.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working within Austria

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vienna invites applications for a full-time Postdoc in marine evolutionary physiology within the Marine Experimental Ecology group of the Department of Functional & Evolutionary Ecology. The role focuses on heat stress responses in molluscs and coastal invertebrates, with opportunities to develop an independent research profile.

The successful candidate will work with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to teaching, and pursue external funding, starting 01 November 2026, with a

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in animal physiology, zoology, marine ecology or related field.
• Excellent whole animal and cellular physiology lab skills.
• Excellent molecular biology lab skills.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication in marine animal physiology as first author.
• Good bioinformatic skills and willingness to embrace novel bioinformatic approaches.
• Supervision and teaching experience.
• Experience with mollusc physiology, cell biology and immunology.
• Experience with field work in intertidal habitats.
• Experience with mesocosm work.
• Good organisational skills.
• Presentation experience in an international setting.

Aufgaben

• Analyse phenotypic responses of mytilid mussels to heat stress and understand physiological mechanisms for longer heat tolerance.
• Collaborate with evolutionary genomicists and ecologists to link phenotypes to genotypes.
• Participate in field sampling campaigns and lead experimental studies.
• Lead and participate in publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international meetings.
• Write proposals to obtain external funds and establish your own line of research.
• (Co-)supervise Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students in Marine Biology.
• Contribute to teaching and evaluation procedures.

Kenntnisse

Lab skills

Bioinformatics

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in animal physiology, zoology, marine ecology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Vienna invites applications for a full-time Postdoc in marine evolutionary physiology within the Marine Experimental Ecology group of the Department of Functional & Evolutionary Ecology. The role focuses on heat stress responses in molluscs and coastal invertebrates, with opportunities to develop an independent research profile.

The successful candidate will work with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to teaching, and pursue external funding, starting 01 November 2026, with a