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Organisation/Company Universität Osnabrück Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 12 Nov 2025 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week To be defined Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The Department of Ecology at the School of Biology/Chemistry is seeking to appoint a
Research Assistant (m/f/d) (salary grade E 13 TV-L, 65 %)
to commence at the earliest possible date. The duration of the position is limited to three years.
Participate in the DFG-funded research project: “Emergence and self-organisation of bacterial metabolism in consortia of cross-feeding bacteria”
Generate and characterize bacterial mutants
Perform coculture experiments with different bacterial strains
Analyse the formation of clusters among bacteria using laser diffractometry and fluorescence microscopy
Investigate bacteria on a single-cell level using microfluidics and flow-cytometry
Quantify the production of amino acids and metabolic fluxes via mass spectrometry
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards a PhD
Required qualifications:
Completed university degree (M.Sc. or comparable) in biology or a related field
Solid knowledge of molecular biological methods
Practical experience with microbiological working techniques
Excellent command in written and spoken English
An excellent university degree
Strong motivation and curiosity
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Structured and independent way of working
Experience in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and microfluidics
Practical experience in the use of mass spectrometry
Good working knowledge in the application of statistical analysis procedures
Sound knowledge of ecological and evolutionary concepts
Basic knowledge in the use of programming languages (e.g., Python or R)
We offer:
An exciting and highly topical research project
Supportive working atmosphere in an international research team
Collaboration with national and international partners within the DFG priority program SPP 2389 “Emergent functions of bacterial multicellularity”
Participation in the excellent graduate education programs at Osnabrück University (ZePrOS)
Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure at the School of Biology/ Chemistry (CellNanOs)
Live and work in the vibrant and livable city of Osnabrück
Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives.
Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.
If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status.
Please submit your application (including a letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, as well as names and contact details of 3 referees) the latest by
November 12,
2025
as one PDF file via email to the Dean of the School of Biology/ Chemistry (email: bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de). Please state the reference number ‘ESO’ in the subject of your email.
We are very much looking forward to receiving your application.
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Offer Description The Department of Ecology at the School of Biology/Chemistry is seeking to appoint a
Research Assistant (m/f/d) (salary grade E 13 TV-L, 65 %)
to commence at the earliest possible date. The duration of the position is limited to three years.
Participate in the DFG-funded research project: “Emergence and self-organisation of bacterial metabolism in consortia of cross-feeding bacteria”
Generate and characterize bacterial mutants
Perform coculture experiments with different bacterial strains
Analyse the formation of clusters among bacteria using laser diffractometry and fluorescence microscopy
Investigate bacteria on a single-cell level using microfluidics and flow-cytometry
Quantify the production of amino acids and metabolic fluxes via mass spectrometry
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards a PhD
Required qualifications:
Completed university degree (M.Sc. or comparable) in biology or a related field
Solid knowledge of molecular biological methods
Practical experience with microbiological working techniques
Excellent command in written and spoken English
An excellent university degree
Strong motivation and curiosity
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Structured and independent way of working
Experience in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and microfluidics
Practical experience in the use of mass spectrometry
Good working knowledge in the application of statistical analysis procedures
Sound knowledge of ecological and evolutionary concepts
Basic knowledge in the use of programming languages (e.g., Python or R)
We offer:
An exciting and highly topical research project
Supportive working atmosphere in an international research team
Collaboration with national and international partners within the DFG priority program SPP 2389 “Emergent functions of bacterial multicellularity”
Participation in the excellent graduate education programs at Osnabrück University (ZePrOS)
Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure at the School of Biology/ Chemistry (CellNanOs)
Live and work in the vibrant and livable city of Osnabrück
Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives.
Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.
If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status.
Please submit your application (including a letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, as well as names and contact details of 3 referees) the latest by
November 12,
2025
as one PDF file via email to the Dean of the School of Biology/ Chemistry (email: bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de). Please state the reference number ‘ESO’ in the subject of your email.
We are very much looking forward to receiving your application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr