Postdoc: Marine Physiology & Climate Adaptation

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 69.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working hours within Austria

Free course access (600+ courses)

Support for research funding

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vienna seeks a Postdoc in marine ecophysiology within the Marine Experimental Ecology group. You will study heat stress responses in mytilid mussels and other coastal organisms, integrating physiological, cellular, and molecular approaches.

Field sampling and collaboration with genomics ecologists are essential. The role covers research and teaching duties, with opportunities to lead publications, secure external funding, and develop an independent research profile in 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 to analyse large datasets.

Aufgaben

• Analyze phenotypic responses of mussels to heat stress and understand physiological mechanisms for tolerance.
• Link phenotypes to genotypes with collaborators in ecology and evolution.
• Lead field sampling campaigns and experimental studies.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations at international meetings.
• Write proposals to obtain external funding and develop your own research line.
• Supervise Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students in Marine Biology.

Kenntnisse

Physiology lab skills

Molecular biology lab skills

Bioinformatics

Publication in marine physiology

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Mollusc physiology techniques

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Vienna seeks a Postdoc in marine ecophysiology within the Marine Experimental Ecology group. You will study heat stress responses in mytilid mussels and other coastal organisms, integrating physiological, cellular, and molecular approaches.

Field sampling and collaboration with genomics ecologists are essential. The role covers research and teaching duties, with opportunities to lead publications, secure external funding, and develop an independent research profile in a