Group leader position in Molecular Ecology of Aquatic Ecosystems (f/m/d)

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Group leader position in Molecular Ecology of Aquatic Ecosystems (f/m/d)

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Offer DescriptionWasserCluster Lunz – Biological Station GmbH invites applications for aGroup leader position in Molecular Ecology of Aquatic Ecosystems (f/m/d)Working place: WasserCluster Lunz – Biological Station GmbH, 3293 Lunz am See, AustriaExtent of employment: 40 hours per week
Duration of employment: permanent position
Gross monthly salary (payable 14 times per year): EUR 5800,-WasserCluster Lunz (WCL) offers a stimulating international scientific working environment. Several laboratories, including a molecular biology, a microbiology, and a radionuclide lab amongst others, are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The molecular laboratory is equipped for a wide range of molecular techniques, from total nucleic acid extraction and quantification to standard PCR and single/duplex qPCR with the possibility of multiplex applications. The laboratory has a UV glove box with special equipment and is geared to the
needs of low DNA/RNA techniques, but also to the extraction of HMW DNA. In addition, on-site sequencing is possible with a MinIOn device. We also offer GC-IRMS, flow cytometry, TOC analyser, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, Laser Diffraction Particle Size Distribution Analyzer, etc. Various out-door and in-door experimental facilities and long-term monitoring stations in the groundwater, lake and stream ecosystems allow for innovative ecosystem research across scales.Responsibilities:

• Lead an independent research working group, including financial responsibilities, and

be responsible for the molecular laboratory

• Develop and extend research topics complementary to the existing research at WCL
• Acquire third-party research funds for the working group
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific

conferences

• Collaborate with other research groups of WCL and contribute to interdisciplinary

research projects

• Engage in public relation activities of WCL
• Participation in the strategic planning and implementation of WCL

Required skills and qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology and aquatic ecology or a related field
• Expertise in molecular ecology/genetics and aquatic ecosystems
• Accomplished acquisition of competitive national or international research funding
• Distinguished record of research with publications in peer-reviewed international

journals

• Experience in leading a research team
• Skills in communication and teamwork in an international team
• International scientific network
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Beneficial: proficient in German

Job applications must include (in a single pdf file):

• Full CV, including ORCID number
• Letter of motivation
• List of publications and research projects (please indicate in which projects you were

PI)

• Names and addresses of three academic references
• Research outline of past, current and future research (including links to other WCL

working groups; max. 3 pages)Applications (compiled in one single pdf document) can be submitted until 31.1.2025 to:
WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station GmbH, Dr. Carl Kupelwieser Promenade 5, 3293
Lunz am See,Where to apply E-mailoffice@wcl.ac.atRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology and aquatic ecology or a related field
• Expertise in molecular ecology/genetics and aquatic ecosystems
• Accomplished acquisition of competitive national or international research funding
• Distinguished record of research with publications in peer-reviewed international

journals

• Experience in leading a research team
• Skills in communication and teamwork in an international team
• International scientific network
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Beneficial: proficient in German

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station GmbH Country Austria State/Province Lower Austria City Lunz am See Postal Code 3293 Street Dr. Carl Kupelwieser Promenade 5Contact State/ProvinceLower Austria CityLunz am See WebsiteStreetDr. Carl Kupelwieser Promenade 5 Postal Code3293 E-Mailoffice@wcl.ac.at Phone+43 7486 20060STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€5800 per month

Location

Österreich

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:59:07 GMT

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