Die Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg sucht:
PhD position (m/f/d) in Migration Ecology
Vergütung
E13
Stellenumfang
65%
Einrichtung
School V of Mathematics and Science, Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU), Migration Ecology Group
Ort
Oldenburg (Old)
Bewerbungsfrist
17.11.2024
Beschäftigungsbeginn
01.02.2025
Befristet
for 3 years
Über uns
The research focus of the Migration Ecology Group is on stopover and flight ecology, the spatiotemporal organisation of bird migration, orientation/navigation, and the eco-evolutionary functions of migration. The position is embedded in a project on the migration ecology of the northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) breeding on the island of Norderney.
Further information about the working group can be found at .
Ihre Aufgaben
The successful candidate will focus on three main objectives: i) Quantifying pre-migratory flight behaviour in juvenile and adult northern wheatears. ii) Factors influencing the start of autumn migration. iii) Carry-over effects on the arrival time on the breeding area. Large parts of the field study have already been conducted, so the focus will be on data analysis, though fieldwork will be continued for several years. The combination of an array of radio receiving stations (Motus, ) in the North Sea and radio-transmitters running for > 1 year will enable the candidate to record the spatiotemporal characteristics of the pre-migratory flights, the start of autumn migration and subsequent breeding area arrival timing in detail.
Main responsibilities
- analysing complex radio-tracking data derived from a large-scale array of multiple Motus radio receiving stations (using R, including writing complex functions to extract certain behavioural traits, potentially in combination with AI),
- statistical analyses of multifaceted and large data sets using R,
- conducting field studies on Norderney for several weeks during the three years,
- formulating and solving scientific problems and interpreting research results,
- collaborating with other scientists of the university and beyond
- writing scientific publications and presenting results at international conferences
The workplace will be at the University of Oldenburg in the working group “Migration Ecology”.
Ihr Profil
We seek a smart and highly motivated student with
- a university degree (Diploma (Uni) or Master) in a relevant subject, e.g. biology, zoology, ecology, but also physics, mathematics, if a strong interest in ecological topics is shown,
- general interest in bird migration, movement ecology and orientation/navigation,
- extensive experience with the statistical software R (including modelling and programming),
- ability to work with and statistically analyse large datasets,
- interest in biological/ornithological fieldwork,
- motivation for fieldwork on the island of Norderney for several weeks each year,
- ability to work both independently and creatively and as part of a team and
- excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Wir bieten
- a friendly, cooperative and productive working group
- support with strategic planning of your current and future scientific career
- the freedom to develop your own research profile within the area of the project
- access to technicians in the lab and in the field
- a large-scale network of MOTUS radio-receiving stations in the German Bight
- excellent opportunities to build and expand your professional network with international scientists
- optional scientific education in the Graduate school OLTECH at the University of Oldenburg (https://uol.de/oltech)
Unser Anspruch
Die Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg strebt an, den Frauenanteil im Wissenschaftsbereich zu erhöhen. Deshalb werden Frauen nachdrücklich aufgefordert, sich zu bewerben. Gemäß § 21 Abs. 3 NHG sollen Bewerberinnen bei gleichwertiger Qualifikation bevorzugt berücksichtigt werden. Schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt eingestellt.
Weitere Informationen
An earlier or later start date can be agreed.
The position is paid according to TVL E13 (https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=tv-l-2024&mat...) with 65% of the regular working hours.
Kontakt
For questions, contact Prof. Dr Heiko Schmaljohann via e-mail, heiko.schmaljohann@uni-oldenburg.de
Jetzt bewerben
Please send your application in English by e-mail (attachment in a single (!) pdf document) by 17.11.2024 to Prof. Dr. Heiko Schmaljohann (e-mail: heiko.schmaljohann@uni-oldenburg.de). The application needs to include a cover letter including a concise statement of motivation and research interests (1-2 pages), the names and addresses of two professional referees, a CV (with academic education/degrees, professional experience, fellowships/awards, conference contributions, experience with R (!) and further relevant skills, such as handling large datasets) and copies of transcripts and degree certificates.
Interviews are scheduled for the 49th calendar week in 2024.
Please note that application and interview costs cannot be covered.
