Research Associate in Proteomic Fingerprinting and Paleoproteomics
Location: Giessen, Germany
Organization: Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), Department of Animal Ecology and Systematics at the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry
Contract Type: Part-time (65%), fixed-term contract for 3 years in accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG with opportunity for own academic qualification
Main Description: The position is part of the externally funded project "Establishment of a novel approach to trace Lake Tanganyika's gastropod fauna evolution" in the frame of the Priority Program "International Continental Deep Drilling (ICDP)".
Tasks include:
- Data generation and analysis based on existing sample material as part of a DFG-funded research project on the biodiversity and evolution of molluscs in Lake Tanganyika
- Utilization of a new integrated analytical approach using proteomic fingerprinting, shell paleoproteomics, DNA barcoding and biodiversity modeling
Requirements:
- Completed Master's or equivalent university degree in Biology
- Knowledge of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
- Good statistical knowledge, experience in using R or Python
- Interest in evolutionary biology advantageous
Benefits/Conditions:
- Salary in accordance with collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H)
- Work in an international, young and dynamic team
- Flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development
- Wide range of health and sports activities
- Company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")
How to Apply: Apply via online form at https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns/karriere/application by August 22nd, 2025, indicating reference number 411/08.
For further questions, contact Prof. Christian Albrecht by phone (+49-641-9935722) or by e-mail (christian.albrecht@uni-giessen.de).
