The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association.

The working group Fish Ecology and Evolution is seeking to fill an opening for a part-time scientist position (subject to release of funds)

Postdoctoral Researcher (gn)

(Reference: 19-FEE)

Your tasks:

• Support the working group in the ZMT experimental facilities (MAREE) and biology laboratory. This includes project management and administrative tasks in the area of animal welfare and animal welfare applications as well as communication with the relevant authorities.
• Advise and support students working in the experimental facilities

Requirements:

• PhD in Biological sciences
• Experience with experimental work on marine fishes
• Experience with supervising students
• Experience with project management

Additionally desired:

• Experience with keeping and breeding marine fishes
• Good knowledge of German language, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of administrative and legal procedures to work on marine fishes in Germany and in Bremen
• Experience working in biological / molecular laboratories
• Experience with scientific diving or willingness to participate a scientific diving course

Further information:

For questions, please contact Prof. Oscar Puebla, email: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein.

Details of position:

Salary will be paid according to the German TV-L (EG 13). The position is available for part-time (15,2 hours per week) employment starting as soon as possible with a duration until June 30, 2027. The employment is based on the temporary reduction of the job scope by the job holder.

ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with a migration background are welcome. Persons with severe disabilities are given special consideration if they have the same professional and personal qualifications. The ZMT values its diverse workforce and pursues the goal of providing equal opportunity, which incorporates gender neutrality (gn). We will be happy to accept your documents without a photo.

We offer:

• A challenging and varied job in an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment
• A motivated and committed team from different countries and cultures
• An open and cooperative working atmosphere
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Interesting, varied and challenging tasks and family-friendly working conditions
• Company pension plan (VBL)
• Company health promotion and the opportunity to participate in company fitness with EGYM Wellpass

Submission of application:

Please submit your CV including publication list, a brief statement of motivation and research interests, and the names and contact information of two referees by 17.07.2025 as a single pdf file with the reference number “19-FEE” to Ms. Lena de Carné-Oehlmann, email: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein..

Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Fahrenheitstraße 6, D-28359 Bremen.