Scientific position (Postdoc): Microbial Biogeochemistry 1106 views

The research unit “Biological Oceanography, Microbial Biogeochemistry” of the research division “Marine Biogeochemistry” at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is offering a Scientific Employee (Postdoc) position in Biogeochemistry.

About the position:
  • The successful candidate will investigate the microbial turnover of dissolved and particulate organic matter (carbon, gel-like particles, amino acids, carbohydrates) in the ocean using biogeochemical, microbial and microscopic (confocal laser scanning microscopy) techniques, and plan and conduct seagoing expeditions.
  • The successful candidate will also refine methods for the determination of particle export fluxes and turn-over in situ, e.g. with drifting sediment traps, Large Volume Sampler (Marine Snow Catcher).

Qualification:

  • Applicant must hold PhD in Biological Oceanography, Marine Chemistry / Marine Microbiology / Marine Biology or a related subject.
  • Applicant must have a strong background in Organic Chemistry and Microbiology.
  • Applicant is expected to have experiences in the planning and execution of seagoing expeditions.
  • Applicant must have the ability and readiness for seagoing research.
  • Applicant must demonstrate very good publication activity as well as successful third-party funding.

Starting date: November 15th, 2018

Duration: fixed-term; 3 years

Applications:

  • Application to be sent in a single pdf-file at bewerbung@geomar.de quoting “Microbial Biogeochemistry” in the subject line.
  • Application must include: cover letter, CV, copy of certificates, description of relevant employment and experience, list of publications, two reference letters.
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Country Germany
Fellowship Level Postdoctoral
Subject areas Biological Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Marine Microbiology, Marine Biology
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 9th September 2018
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