Research Scientist and Project Coordinator (m/f/d) in the field of Zooplankton Biodiversity
Core
Managing the ZooM-In project to standardize modern methods for marine biodiversity monitoring, specifically focusing on zooplankton taxonomy and systematics.
Role type
Research Scientist and Project Coordinator (marine biodiversity)
Builds
Standardized monitoring methods and datasets for national zooplankton monitoring
Domain
Marine biology / Zooplankton biodiversity
Required skills
Project management, plankton imaging technologies (ZooScan/PlanktoScope), molecular genetics (metabarcoding), data analysis (R), sea-going expedition experience, microscopy
Preferred skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration, publication writing
Technologies
ZooScan, PlanktoScope, R
Responsibilities
Project management of ZooM-In, organizing monthly North Sea expeditions, assessing zooplankton biodiversity via imaging, cross-validating assessments with microscopy and genetics, communicating results to stakeholders, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, writing project reports