Scientist position investigating the effects of decentralized, near natural rearing of fish for release in the Lower Oder River and the Szczecin Lagoon area (m/f/x)

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Department

Ecosystem Research

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

20 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

39

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

For the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture of IGB in Berlin-Friedrichshagen at Lake Müggelsee we are inviting applications for the position of a scientific coordinator and investigator in a multidisciplinary, federally funded, project, HaffStör, in the Lower Oder River and the Szczecin Lagoon area, starting on 1 May 2024 or shortly thereafter and limited until 31 December 2026.

The work is carried out as part of a multidisciplinary, federally funded, project, HaffStör, which is assessing improved methods of production of fish for recovery measures and the assessment of their population development with a focus on Baltic sturgeons in the Lower Oder and Szczecin Lagoon area. The subproject aims at the identification of means to improve the rearing practice to render fish fit for survival after release through the comparison of the effectiveness of near natural rearing with state of the art RAS rearing, identifying the drivers for fitness and the resulting effects on a population level.

Your tasks

• To supervise rearing of early life stages of sturgeons under different rearing conditions in commercial settings
• Assess effects of environmental impacts upon fitness running behavioral and physiological studies
• Conduct tagging experiments
• Implement a monitoring program to assess the impact of the releases and to help discriminate the impact in relation to the origin of the fish
• Collaborate in the execution of the monitoring program
• Analyse the impact of rearing methods applied upon the survival and fitness of the fish at different ages
• Close collaboration with other working groups in the project
• Dissemination of research results (papers, conference presentations)

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Holding a PhD or a master degree in biology, fisheries sciences, or a related field with focus on fish biology or aquatic ecology, or equivalent education is obligatory.
• Practical experiences with fish rearing, field work and experimentation is required,
• Experience in monitoring of fish populations would be advantageous
• Advanced skills in statistical methods (mixed-effect models, preferably in R) are required

Specific Requirements

• The will and ability to travel for the field work and
• Driving license, boating license are required
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is essential
• Excellent German and English skills are required
• Experience in collaboration with practitioners is advantageous

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer an interesting position in an international and dynamic scientific environment. We foster flat hierarchies and active participation. We allow maximum individual freedom, enabling everyone to develop and use their creativity to the best of their abilities.

Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund). Depending on the personal qualifications and the tasks assigned, the position will be paid up to E 13. It is a full-time position with 39 working hours per week. It is a fixed-term project position, limited until 31 December 2026. Part time work with a minimum of 65% of a full position  is possible if the scope of the project can be ensured.

We foster your career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of work and family life .

 

Eligibility criteria

The IGB is committed to diversity . We welcome every qualified application, regardless of sex and gender, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and disabilities, age or sexual orientation. IGB is committed to increasing the number of women in this field, therefore applications from women are particularly welcome.  Disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

 

Selection process

We look forward to receiving your application by 20 March 2024 with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, 2 references or contact data of two referees in a single file). Please state the job reference number 03/2024 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs .

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jörn Geßner, head of the research group “Reintroduction of the Atlantic sturgeon to Germany”, by phone (+49 30 64181-626) or by e-mail ([email protected] ).

Additional comments

"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unit a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 350 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de

Website for additional job details

https://www.igb-berlin.de/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Country

Germany

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/42176925/Scientist-position-investigatin…

Contact

City

Berlin

Website

http://igb-berlin.de

Street

Müggelseedamm 301

Postal Code

12587

STATUS: EXPIRED