Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d; No. 363- 26)

Location

Essen

Application area

Fakultät für Chemie, microbial ecology at the Environmental Metagenomics

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d; No. 363- 26)
EG 13 TV-L (brutto 59.324 € – 94.319 €)

The ERC Synergy project “Archean Park” seeks a new postdoc in microbial ecology at the Environmental Metagenomics group led by Prof. Dr. Probst at the Research Center One Health Ruhr of the University Alliance Ruhr and as part of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Duisburg-Essen. The highly interdisciplinary project will explore microbial metabolism during the Archean Eon by examining the deep biosphere in high-CO2 ecosystems hundreds of meters below ground.

Start of employment

as soon as possible

Duration of employment

36 months

Working time

39 h 55 min (100 %)

Your main tasks

You will apply cutting edge short- and long-read metagenomics along with light and electron microscopy to explore the ecophysiology of uncultivated bacteria and archaea, for which you will have access to our high-performance computing cluster and imaging facilities. You will also be involved in cultivating microbes and participating in research expeditions to drilling sites and other sites for access to deep biosphere samples to take samples and apply microbial techniques like Oxford Nanopore Sequencing in the field. The Archean Park project will be in close collaboration with the Hinrichs lab at MARUM Bremen, the Berg lab at WWU Münster, and the Kallmeyer lab at GFZ Potsdam. You will interact and work closely with all of these groups in the field, at joint meetings, and throughout your research to integrate different disciplines.

Regarding soft skills and career development, we envision that you will become a member of the Water Graduate School at University of Duisburg-Essen, which will ensure a specific education for your needs and provide multiple opportunities to interact with peers and other scientists in seminars and workshops.

Our young and dynamic team of microbiologists, virologists, and computational biologists seeks to increase the diversity in our group, and we specifically encourage international candidates to apply for this position.

Your profile

• PhD, Dr. rer. nat. or equivalent with focus on microbiology, microbial ecology, geomicrobiology, or similar.
• Proficient knowledge in cultivation and imaging of bacteria and archaea.
• Advanced knowledge in bioinformatics and in shell, python, and/or R.
• Wet lab experience regarding biomolecule extraction from environmental samples (e.g., DNA extraction).
• Experience in field work and handling bioreactors is not expected but will be a plus.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Furthermore, we expect a high degree of self-initiative, inventiveness and creativity, as well as good interpersonal skills and flexibility.

We offer you

• a varied, multifaceted area of responsibility in a research-intensive environment that includes versatile international exchange
• a demanding, but also fun position, in which you encounter the diverse tasks and developments in outreach and applied research while working with partner organizations, other disciplines and administrative units, and regional as well as international research communities
• a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a family-friendly employer offering nursery and kindergarten places for pre-school children
• a wide range of training and development opportunities, individual onboarding and induction
• excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health facilities (university sports)
• the possibility of partially working remotely from home

Application deadline

2026-09-02

Code number

363-26

Application

Please send your application including and inquiries to Prof. Dr. Probst via e-mail: sekretariat.probst@uni-due.de , quoting the reference number 363-26. Questions concerning the vacant position can be directed to Prof. Dr.Probst via email or phone: +49 201 183 7085.

Information about the job

You’ll find information about the Faculty and the contracting authority under: https://www.uni-due.de/probst-lab/

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.

www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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