The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute for Life Sciences, Chair of Marine Biology, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 12.08.2026 on a temporary basis for the duration of maternity leave until November 18, 2026, and subsequent parental leave:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Ecophysiology of Marine Invertebrates
Start date as of 12.08.2026
Working hours full-time
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number W 38/2026
Limitation temporary position for the duration of maternity leave until November 18, 2026, followed by parental leave
Application time 2026-05-10
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Lisa Malke
Phone number: 0381/498-1281
E-mail:
Department:
Prof. Dr. Inna Sokolova
Phone number: 0381/498-6050
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research in the field of bioenergetics and stress physiology of marine organisms
- plan and conduct physiological, molecular, and biochemical experiments on marine invertebrates, including animal care
- scientific teaching in the amount of approx. 4 semester hour per week in the form of lectures in the field of marine biology, ecophysiology and invertebrate zoology at the B.S., M.S., and teacher certification levels, whereby the research-based transfer of specialist knowledge and skills to students is central and they are instructed to work scientifically on their own due to the scientific nature of teaching
- supervise bachelor's and master's theses
- lead and organize fieldwork for B.S. and M.S. students
- design, prepare, grade, and review students' academic work
- support scientific organizational tasks (study organization, committee work)
- publish research results
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in biology, physiology, or a related field, with the best possible grades
- completed Ph.D. in biology, physiology, or a related field is preferred
- proven experience working with aquatic organisms
- research experience in the field of ecophysiology and/or ecotoxicology
- minimum physical fitness requirements for fieldwork in coastal and tidal zones
- confident knowledge of the German and English language, both written and spoken
- experience in university teaching and in supervising or co-supervising theses is a plus
- experience conducting fieldwork in marine environments is desirable
- proof of publication capability (at least one academic publication) is desirable
- proven ability to formulate your own scientific research questions and to plan and conduct experiments is an asset
- excellent communication skills for presenting research findings, as well as strong teamwork and collaboration skills for working in an international and interdisciplinary environment (including laboratory, field, and teaching contexts)
- class B driver's license (passenger car) is preferred
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 21 Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (Cover letter (max. 1–2 pages), resume including education, research experience, laboratory and field experience, teaching experience, and publications/presentations; diploma stating the final grade or a current transcript) by 10.05.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
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Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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