CareerPlan

Researcher (m/f/d) in Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Frankfurt am Main, HESSENFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-08

Core

Processing benthic animal groups, sorting material, and conducting biodiversity and biogeographical analysis of deep-sea macrofauna, specifically Isopoda.

Role type

Researcher in deep-sea biodiversity and taxonomy

Builds

Biodiversity datasets and biogeographical comparisons for deep-sea benthic invertebrates

Domain

Marine biology / Deep-sea ecology

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Taxonomy of deep-sea benthic invertebrates, Species identification, Biodiversity analysis, Biogeography, Genetic analysis preparation, Statistical analysis with R, Scientific sample processing

Preferred skills

Deep-sea sampling, Identification of deep-sea Isopoda, Amphipoda, or other peracarid taxa

Responsibilities

Sorting benthic material, Quantitative extraction and determination of macrofauna, Biodiversity analysis of Isopoda, Biogeographical comparison with previous data, Preparation of individuals for genetic analysis

Seniority

Mid-level researcher