We are looking for a new colleague to complement our microbiological and microbe-mineral-interface team in the “Interface-Geochemistry” group led by Liane G. Benning.
Research Associate (PostDoc)in Cryo-Microbiology (m/f)
Job Vacancy No. 0610
The holder of this positionwillprimarily address microbiological / biochemical processes in cold settingsvia experimental approaches but also with the possibility of field work in Polar environments.
Your responsibilities:
· conduct original research on microbial processes that control carbon / nutrient cycling in cold terrestrial environments with focus on microbial processes
· characterize and quantify laboratory (and some field) based cryophile algae-mineral-fluid interface reactions with special applications to stress adaptation of biomolecules in snow and ice microbes
· design and perform stress and adaptation / response experiments with cryophile algae
· assess genomic and biochemical changes using ‘omics’, imaging and / or spectroscopic approaches
· publish in international peer-reviewed journals; present research results at scientific meetings
· lead and/or considerably contribute to writing proposals for third party funding opportunities
· help co-supervise Masters and PhD students
Your qualifications:(essential in bold, all other are desirable)
· MSc and PhD in geobiology, molecular microbiology, biogeochemistry, geoecology or equivalent
· specialized knowledge in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics
· experience in experimental manipulations and complex biological and biochemical process analyses (e.g., omics, biological microscopy/ or micro-spectroscopy)
· polar field work is a part of the project, so willingness / experience in outdoor activities is a bonus
· experience in working at the interface between microbiology and geochemistry
· capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
· documentable excellent publication and 3rd party funding records
· proficiency in spoken and written English, German is an asset
Starting Date: May 15th, 2018
Your application must be in English and include the following components all assembled together into a single PDF file of less than 3 MB in size:
(a) a maximum 2-page research statement
(c) your publication list
(d) the names of 3 independent referees
Please submit your application by April 20th, 2018 via the link provided on the following webpage https://gfz-potsdam.concludis.de/prj/shw/00ac8ed3b4327bdd4ebbebcb2ba10a00_0/610/Research_Associate_PostDoc_in_Cryo-Microbiology_m_f.htm?lang=en_GB
GFZ, German Research Center for Geosciences
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam
GERMANY
Tel: +49-331-288 28 970
