PhD Researcher
vor 1 Monat
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
In the framework of a joint PhD project in iDIV we are seeking an enthusiastic PhD Researcher (f/m/x) for analysing the impact of oil palm plantation use on the gut microbiome of Malaysian Macaques. The change in landuse in Malaysia brings the Malaysian Macaques to use palm plantations as a habitat where they hunt rats and are exposed to pesticides. This project aims at unrevealing the impact of pesticides and altered habitats on the microbiome and changes in the microbiome-host interaction in these animals.
(This position is subject to the aprroval of the third party funder.)
Your tasks
Observe the group structure and group behavior of one selected group of Macaques in Malaysia Sample feces and urine samples from this group Analyse the pesticide concentration from urine and determine the microbial composition from feces samples Evaluate the results and prepare scientific publications and present them at scientific conferences
We offer
Excellent supervision and optimal professional and interdisciplinary qualification through our HIGRADE graduate programme The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application The opportunity to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work A wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’ Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
M.Sc degree (or near completion) in biochemistry, microbiology, biology or related fields Experience with field work on macaques, especially in Malaysia Experience with ecological and behavioral datasets Expertise in multivariate statistics, especially GLMM Good writing skills e.g. previous publications and/or grant applications Insights on primate microbiome Interest in analytical chemistry and bioinformatics Excellent English skills Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently-
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