Expedition Field Scientist

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Heidelberg, Deutschland European Molecular Biology Laboratory Vollzeit

Technical Support
- EMBL Heidelberg

EMBL is Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organisation with more than 110 independent research groups and service teams covering the spectrum of molecular biology. It operates across six sites in Heidelberg (headquarters), Barcelona, Cambridge, Grenoble, Hamburg and Rome. Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; offer vital services to scientists in the public and private sectors within the member states; develop new instruments and methods; and engage actively in technology transfer.

EMBL seeks for an Expedition Field Scientist in the context of the new transversal research theme Planetary Biology. Spanning multiple ecosystems, the Planetary Biology research theme aims to understand, from the molecular to the population level, how microbes, plants, and animals interact and respond to each other and to their environment. Planetary Biology flagship project TREC (Traversing European Coastlines) is a pan European expedition that EMBL is coordinating in tight collaboration with scientists and institutions of all EMBLs’ member states. Within this project we aim to sample and study the land-sea interface along the European coastlines to monitor biodiversity along environmental gradients and local and global human footprint on coastal biodiversity and ecosystems processes.

This position is ideally suited for an applicant who:

- Has vast experience in designing, planning and implementing land-based field work sampling;
- Has experience in sampling at remote places;
- Has a strong scientific background on soils, sediments and/or climate sciences;
- Enjoys field work and is comfortable with frequent travelling (mainly in Europe)
- Is able to make informed decisions in the field and has excellent problem-solving capabilities;
- Adapts quickly to last minute changes during his/her job tasks;
- Is looking for a full time position in a dynamic team immersed in EMBL’s collaborative, interdisciplinary and culturally diverse research environment.

Your role
- Reviewing and editing the protocols that will be implemented during TREC land-based sampling;
- Participating in the sampling logistics planning and execution;
- On site coordination of the land-based sampling team;
- Leading role in sampling sites scouting as well as for sample and environmental measurements
- Be responsible fo the communication with the sampling coordinators while in the field;
- Act as sampling team contact person for the Field Operations Coordinator.

**Closing date**: 25 January 2023

Contract duration: 18 months

Grading: 4, 5 or 6; depending on experience and qualifications

Reference number: HD02344

You have
- PhD in ecology, geological sciences or related fields at the time of joining the team;
- Work experience in scientific activities support (including planning and coordination of field work activities);
- Flexibility to regularly travel (mostly within Europe) to coordinate sampling teams during expeditions and support all field work activities;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency in English (both written and verbal); additional languages are considered a plus;
- Experience in environmental and biogeochemical research, including measurements and analysis;
- Driving licence as the job will involve driving to the sampling sites and move from a partner institute to the next

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.

What else you need to know

We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.

Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integ



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