Scientist (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Citizen Science

Scientist (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Citizen Science

Place of work

Leipzig, iDiv

Working time

100 % (39 h / week). The position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

Limited contract for 1 year, with an option for extension.

Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector pay scale up to grade 13, including attractive social security benefits.

Contact

Questions about the job:
Prof. Dr. Aletta Bonn
aletta.bonn[at]idiv.de
+49 341 9733153

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with a cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, and marital status), and relevant attachments.

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ is committed to diversity and supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from open-minded individuals who enjoy working in diverse teams.

The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) employs 1,100 staff and is an international leader in environmental sciences. Part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany\’s largest scientific organization, our research aims to balance social development with the long-term protection of natural resources.

The job

The UFZ Department Biodiversity and People is part of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Halle-Jena-Leipzig, located in Leipzig. It is a consortium of the University of Leipzig, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and UFZ, with support from the Max Planck Society, Leibniz Association, and the Free State of Saxony.

• Conduct quantitative analyses, empirical work, and conceptual synthesis in freshwater monitoring, stream restoration, and citizen science, collaborating on the FLOW project (www.flow-projekt.de).
• Apply statistical methods to integrate and evaluate heterogeneous freshwater biodiversity data, including GIS analyses and species distribution modeling.
• Collaborate with natural history societies, museums, agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Secure third-party funding for projects.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

We offer

• The opportunity to tackle challenging research bridging basic science and practical application.
• Work in interdisciplinary, international teams benefiting from diverse perspectives.
• Integration into national and international research networks addressing global challenges.
• Access to excellent research infrastructure and data management.
• Flexible working hours and support for work-life balance through our family office.
• Support for international colleagues from the \’International Office.\‘
• Additional benefits such as annual payments, capital-forming benefits, and subsidized Germany Job Ticket.
• A vibrant regional environment with high quality of life and cultural diversity.

Your profile

• Master\’s degree, and ideally a PhD, in biology, ecology, or related fields, with a focus on biodiversity and experience in quantitative and spatial data analysis.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research, preferably in freshwater ecology.
• Publication record in biodiversity and/or citizen science is desirable.
• Strong skills in quantitative, statistical biodiversity analyses.
• Experience with database management, scientific programming (R), GIS, modeling, and data visualization.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders from NGOs, museums, and public agencies, and organizing workshops and surveys.
• Experience in securing third-party funding, project management, and implementation is desirable.
• Team-oriented, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, self-motivated, with a clear focus on science.

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