Location

Essen

Application area

Research Center One Health Ruhr, Department of Exotoxicology

Theoretical Ecotoxicology / Ecotoxicological Data Science (f/m/d, No. 366-25)
EG 13 TV-L

At the interface between human health, the environment and animal health, the Research Center One Health Ruhr provides combines the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science and Neuroscience under one interdisciplinary roof. You support the field of Environmental Science and thereby contribute to the development of the working group of Ecotoxicology.

Start of employment

2025-10-01 or later

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

25 h 53 min (65% of a full time position)

Your main tasks

• You automate the retrieval of ecological and ecotoxicological data
• You process the data and analyse the data using novel methods of data analysis
• You publish the results in scientific publications
• You support the Ecotoxicology working group in the area of modeling, data analysis and management

Your profile

• Above-average university master degree in environmental sciences, applied mathematics, data science, applied computer science, ecology or a similar field.

• Previous scientific experience in areas of data analysis and mastery of a programming language such as R or Python are required
• Knowledge of ecology and ecotoxicology, geospatial data processing as well as of data management with databases is advantageous
• 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.

The holder of the position is expected to pursue a cumulative Phd program.

We offer you

• a research-intensive environment at an internationally leading institution for water research
• an interesting, responsible job with great potential for your creativity
• a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
• family-friendliness through care options for your children
• advice on family care tasks
• a broad range of further training options and individual training
• an excellent public transport infrastructure and free parking
• attractive sports and health offers (university sports)
• the possibility of home office

Application deadline

2025-08-17

Code number

366-25

Application

Applications with the typical documents (academic CV, certificates, reference letter of mentor) and inquiries with reference code 366-25 should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Ralf Schäfer, Universität Duisburg-Essen, RC One Health Ruhr, 45117 Essen, Telefon 0203 / 183 3962, E-Mail ralf.schaefer@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

You’ll find information about the faculty under: https://www.uni-due.de/biologie/oekotoxikologie/index_en.php.

For specific information on the working group of Ecotoxicology please contact Prof. Dr. Ralf B. Schäfer. E-Mail ralf.schaefer@uni-due.de

Research Alliance Ruhr

As the densest university landscape in Europe, the Metropole Ruhr offers attractive career opportunities for excellent scientists from all over the world.

In order to bundle their top international research on the major challenges facing humanity, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, the TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen founded the Research Alliance Ruhr in 2021. Four research centres and a college have been established here.

This is the latest development in the long-standing cooperation as the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), a community of 14,000 researchers and 120,000 students.

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In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given referential considered.

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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