Research Associate for the Project “Cooperation and cheating in sub-social spiders: negative fr[...]

Hamburg Center for Health Economics; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Das Hamburg Center for Health Economics sucht einen hochmotivierten Forschungsassistenten für ein DFG-gefördertes Projekt über soziale Spinnen. Die Stelle erfordert einen Master in Biologie mit Kenntnissen in evolutionärer und Verhaltensbiologie sowie statistischen Methoden. Flexible Arbeitszeiten und verschiedene Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten werden angeboten.

Leistungen

Zuverlässige Vergütung basierend auf Tarifverträgen

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Universitätsrenten

Attraktive Lage

Flexibles Arbeiten

Möglichkeiten zur Work-Life-Balance

Gesundheitsmanagement, EGYM Wellpass

Bildungsurlaub

30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr

Qualifikationen

• Universitätsabschluss in einem relevanten Fach.
• Masterabschluss in Biologie erforderlich.

Aufgaben

• Durchführung akademischer Dienste im DFG-geförderten Projekt.
• Unabhängige Forschung und weitere akademische Qualifikationen anstreben.

Kenntnisse

Kenntnisse in evolutionärer und Verhaltensbiologie

Statistische Methoden

Programmierungsfähigkeiten

Erfahrung in automatischer Verfolgung

Englisch (lesen und sprechen)

Ausbildung

Masterabschluss in Biologie

Jobbeschreibung

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, IZS

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start date01.09.2025, fixed until 31.07.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline15.07.2025

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours65 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

We are seeking a highly motivated person to work on the DFG-funded project “Cooperation and cheating in sub-social spiders: negative frequency dependent selection and sex allocation”. In this joint project with Prof. M.E. Herberstein from the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change in Hamburg, we will investigate the producer-scrounger dynamics in broods of the Australian crab-spider Australomisidia ergandros. We will test how sex and and negative frequency dependent dynamics will affect the likelihood of producing vs scrounging. We will conduct controlled feeding trials in groups with different scrounger frequencies to measure individual foraging success and growth. We will further apply automatic tracking methods to document the interaction networks and we will use a non-lethal, molecular sexing method to determine the sex of juvenile spiders. Field work in Australia will also be part of the research program.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

A master’s degree in Biology is required and a solid knowledge base in evolutionary and behavioral biology as well as in statistical methods, ideally including network analyses are necessary. Skills in programming and experience in automatic tracking are an asset. We expect proficiency in reading and speaking English and excellent writing skills. Experience in handling and breeding spiders or other arthropods is of advantage.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum
  
  

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

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

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Jutta Schneider

[e-mail]

[phone]

Prof. Dr. Marie Herberstein

[e-mail]

[phone]

Reference number

165

Location

Martin-Luther-King Platz 3

20146 Hamburg

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Application deadline

15.07.2025

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)
  
  

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [e-mail].

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