The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology, geochemistry and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals.
Biological/chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d)
Background
The Section Ecology of Shelf Seas on Helgoland investigates the food webs of the North Sea and their changes as a consequence of global change. On Helgoland we use a variety of experimental and analytical approaches. This work is carried out in close co-operation with national and international projects and requires a high degree of independence, adaptability to difficult conditions and the ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary environment.
The Section Ecology of Shelf Seas on Helgoland investigates the food webs of the North Sea and their changes as a consequence of global change. On Helgoland we use a variety of experimental and analytical approaches. This work is carried out in close co-operation with national and international projects and requires a high degree of independence, adaptability to difficult conditions and the ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary environment.
Tasks
- Maintenance of experimental organisms as well as the aquaculture facilities and equipment
- Analysis of chemical compositions of sample material
- Carrying out experiments and measurement campaigns
- Participation in regional expeditions on the North Sea
- Central services - management of consumables and chemicals
- Supervision of students and interns
- Compliance with quality standards and occupational safety
Requirements
Additional skills and knowledge
- Completed training as a BTA/CTA, bio-laboratory technician, chemical laboratory technician or Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area
- Very good written and spoken German and good English skills
- Experience in the operation of research facilities, aquatic infrastructure and experimental facilities
- Experience and affinity with analytics and complex equipment
Additional skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of marine organisms (plants, fish, invertebrates) husbandry
- Taxonomic knowledge of marine organisms
- Knowledge of fishing techniques, sampling, measuring, recording and analysing data
- Good knowledge of common standard software and basic statistics is an advantage
Further Information
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (Maarten.Boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Cédric Meunier (Cedric.Meunier@awi.de; +49(4725)819-3143).
The position is unlimited and in full-time. The position is also suitable for part-time employment. Depending on your qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, remuneration is possible up to pay group 9a and is based on the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund). The place of employment is Helgoland.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (Maarten.Boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Cédric Meunier (Cedric.Meunier@awi.de; +49(4725)819-3143).
The position is unlimited and in full-time. The position is also suitable for part-time employment. Depending on your qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, remuneration is possible up to pay group 9a and is based on the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund). The place of employment is Helgoland.
The AWI is characterized by
- our scientific success - excellent research
- collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
- opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
- an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
- flexible working hours
- health promotion and company fitness with EGYM Wellpass
- support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
- occupational pension provision (VBL)
Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy. The AWI aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore expressly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.
Severely disabled applicants with equal professional and personal aptitude are given preference. The compatibility of work and family is specifically promoted through various measures. Due to our family-conscious personnel policy, we have been awarded the "Work and Family" audit certificate.
We look forward to your application!
You can apply online only until May 2nd, 2024.
Reference number: 24/47/G/Bio-u
You can apply online only until May 2nd, 2024.
Reference number: 24/47/G/Bio-u