Scientist (f/m/x) Functioning of environmental biofilms

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ; Magdeburg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Family office for work-life balance

Germany Job Ticket subsided

Capital-forming benefits

Annual special payment

Job summary

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Magdeburg invites applications for a postdoctoral Scientist to conduct process-oriented research on environmental biofilms and to supervise the biofilm infrastructure at the UFZ site.

You will lead independent projects on running water biofilms, develop research programs on biofilm roles for ecological functions, and secure external funding while integrating CLSM into networks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental sciences.
• Experience with environmental biofilms and visualization/measurement methods.
• Publications demonstrating research impact.
• Ability to collaborate in consortia and networks.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent process research on environmental biofilms, especially running water biofilms.
• Establish and develop research programs on biofilms' role in ecological functions and stressor effects in running waters.
• Supervise CLSM at the UFZ Magdeburg site and advance CLSM techniques within biofilm research.
• Integrate CLSM infrastructure into scientific networks.
• Independently secure third-party funding and establish a research group.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Networking/collaboration

Funding acquisition

Education

Master's degree in environmental sciences

Job description

Scientist (f/m/x) Functioning of environmental biofilms

Place of work

Magdeburg

Working time

100% (39 h/w)

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

limited contract/ The Position is initially limited to three years and may be extended for a further three years upon positive evaluation.

Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.

Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Markus Weitere

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ values diversity and is actively committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their origin, religion, beliefs, disability, age or sexual identity.
We welcome people who represent diverse backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We therefore particularly encourage people who are affected by structural discrimination to apply to us.

The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is a world-leading institution in environmental research and a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organisation. With approximately 1,200 employees across Leipzig, Halle, and Magdeburg, we have been conducting research since 1991 using a transdisciplinary approach to address the most pressing challenges of our time: biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental pollution. Our goal is to translate excellent research into practical solutions for policymakers, business, and society, and to serve as a reliable partner in supporting transformation processes toward a sustainable and just future for current and future generations. We foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and diversity within a work environment that actively promotes creativity and personal development.

The job

We are seeking to fill a postdoctoral position as soon as possible to conduct process-oriented research on environmental biofilms and to supervise the biofilm infrastructure at the UFZ.

• Conducting independent process research on environmental biofilms, specifically running water biofilms, in alignment with the UFZ strategy and the strategy of the Research Unit "Water Resources and Environment"
• Establishing and developing research programs on the role of biofilms in maintaining ecological functions and the impact of stressors on biofilm structures and functions in running waters
• Scientific supervision of the confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) at the UFZ site in Magdeburg; This includes utilizing and further developing modern CLSM-techniques within the scope of your own biofilm research and through collaborations.
• Integrating the CLSM infrastructure into scientific networks
• Independently securing third-party funding and establishing a research group

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Master's degree in environmental sciences
• Research experience working with environmental biofilms, particularly in visualization and process measurement methods
• Relevant publication record demonstrated by high-impact publications of your own research
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to collaborate within research consortia and networks
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience in securing third-party funding is beneficial