Postdoctoral Research Scientist (f/m/d)

University of Bremen; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bremen invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study marine biodiversity and its relation to climate change. This role involves data analysis and collaboration within a large interdisciplinary team that informs German policy on marine biodiversity protection. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD and possess strong analytical skills, particularly in micropalaeontology and scientific programming.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in (palaeo)ecology or micropalaeontology is required.
• Experience with analysis of micropalaeontological time series preferred.
• Enjoy working in an international team.

Aufgaben

• Investigate response of marine biodiversity to climate change.
• Analyse microfossil abundance time series and generate new data.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer into policy advising.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of macroecological principles

Scientific programming (R or equivalent)

Ability to work with large datasets

Excellent English language skills

Teamwork in interdisciplinary settings

Ausbildung

Completed scientific university degree in Earth or Life Sciences

Doctoral degree (PhD) in palaeoecology or micropalaeontology

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27.06.2025

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11.08.2025

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Job Description:

The research group Micropalaeontology and Palaeoceanography at MARUM invites applications for a postdoctoral position investigating the response of marine biodiversity to climate change on long time scales with the ultimate goal to use this knowledge in the design of climate-smart marine protected areas. Working within a large interdisciplinary consortium, the candidate will analyse existing compilations of microfossil abundance time series and generate new data from marine sedimentary records on Quaternary planktonic foraminifera biodiversity dynamics. The consortium in which the project is embedded includes experts in theoretical ecology, modelling and social science. It aims to advise the German federal government on the protection of marine biodiversity outside national jurisdiction. Knowledge transfer into the policy sphere is thus a key component of the project and the candidate is expected to actively contribute to this process.

• Completed scientific university degree (master’s degree/university diploma or comparable) in Earth or Life Sciences or a related subject area
• A doctoral degree (PhD) in the (palaeo)ecology or micropalaeontology or related fields
• Knowledge of macroecological principles and methods
• Experience with the analysis of micropalaeontological and/or palaeoceanographic time series, ideally with emphasis on planktonic foraminifera
• Experience with scientific programming (R or equivalent) and affinity to work with large, complex datasets
• Applicants should have excellent English language skills and enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team