Technische Universität Dresden
Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chair of Limnology
TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
Scientist or doctoral candidate (m/f/x)
At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, Institute of Hydrobiology, the Chair of Limnology offers a project position as
Scientist or doctoral candidate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting June 16, 2025. The position is limitedto March 31, 2028 with 100% or 60% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). Please state your desired scope of employment as a percentage in your letter of application.
Tasks
Research activities in the field of aquatic ecology, research focus in the field of fish ecology or application of molecular tools in ecological research.
Requirements
scientific university degree (Diploma or Master) in biology, geography or related sciences; very good English and PC skills; independent and flexible way of working; confident in dealing with public institutions and practice partners; ability to work in a team; experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research (knowledge of R). A good basic knowledge of database management and knowledge of R are desirable. In addition, basic knowledge of limnology and model-based limnology is an advantage. A willingness to network scientifically is desirable. Active participation in national and international conferences is desirable. Proof of academic performance e.g. through degree or diploma, theses and seminar papers and/or publications in the field of ecology would be an advantage.
How to apply
For further information, please send an e-mail to: limnologie@tu-dresden.de.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by April 14, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to limnologie@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Professur für Limnologie (Gewässerökologie), Herrn Prof. Dr. Thomas U. Berendonk, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.
Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.
Facts
| Published | 28.03.2025 |
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| Number of employees | 8000 |
| Category | Graduate position, Research assistant |
| Location | Germany, Saxony, Dresden |
| Area of responsibility | Research, Natural sciences |
| Start date (earliest) | 16.06.2025 |
| Duration | to March 31, 2028 |
| Full/Part-time | 100% or 60% of the full-time weekly hours |
| Remuneration | subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L |
| Working language and expected level |
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| Homepage | http://www.tu-dresden.de/ |
| Career website | https://tu-dresden.de/bu/umwelt/hydro/hydrobiologie/limno... |
Requirements
| Qualification | scientific university degree (Diploma or Master) |
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| Field of study | Biology, Geographie |
| Computer skills | R |
Contact
| Contact email | limnologie@tu-dresden.de |
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Apply
| Application deadline | 14.04.2025 |
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| By post | Technische Universität Dresden
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| By email | limnologie@tu-dresden.de |