德国阿尔弗雷德韦格纳研究所海洋生态学方向博士后职位

德国阿尔弗雷德韦格纳研究所海洋生态学方向博士后职位

Postdoc "RESTORE Project: Biodiversity And Ecological Efficiency Of Restored Oyster Reefs" (M/F/D)

Alfred Wegener Institute

The research group Ecological Restoration at AWI Bremerhaven invites applications for a Postdoc (m/f/d) for the RESTORE project: Biodiversity and ecological efficiency of restored oyster reefs. Due to their ecological importance, native oyster reefs are in the focus of European nature conservation measures. As part of the RESTORE testing and development project funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), methods and procedures for the sustainable restoration of the European oyster Ostrea edulis in the German North Sea are being developed and put into practice for the first time. In 2020, a pilot oyster reef was established in the nature reserve BorkumReefground, which will be continuously expanded and scientifically investigated in the coming years.

You will be involved in the concept ualisation and implementation of field experiments and assessments, as well as in the processing, evaluation, publication, and presentation of the collected data from the oyster reef habitat.

Tasks

Analysis and evaluation of the developing benthic community at the restored oyster reef in the sublittoral of the BorkumRiffgrund nature reserve

analysis and evaluation of oyster growth, health, and reproduction

optimisation of monitoring methods in collaboration with European and international partners (NORA network)

planning, preparation and postprocessing of regular ship expeditions in the North Sea

publication of research results in recognised peer-reviewed journals

presentation of research results at national & international conferences

communication with responsible authorities, tendering and selection of possible contractors (e.g. professional/research divers)

communication with project funding partners

preparation of interim and final reports

teaching/supervision of students

Requirements

PhD in marine ecology, zoology or related fields

expert knowledge of North Sea ecology, especially benthic molluscs

taxonomic knowledge of North Sea benthic organisms and fish species

profound experience in designing and setting up biodiversity experiments

profound knowledge in statistical analysis of ecological data sets

knowledge of marine conservation regulations

willingness to participate and present results at international conferences

excellent written and oral communication skills and project presentation skills

openness and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration with federal agencies, international bodies and the NORA network

very good English language skills, the ability to speak or the willingness to learn the German language is welcome

publication record in scientific peer-reviewed journals

ability to work closely in a team