Scientific Assistant position (m/f/d)
Job title:
Scientific Assistant (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
The position generally serves the purpose of higher scientific qualification and the acquisition of further academic achievements and thus the promotion of young scientists (FwN). Specific associated tasks are:
- Development of an independent research project in one of the core areas of the department (urban ecology, individual differences, phenotypic plasticity) and application for third-party project funding (e.g. DFG).
- Presentation of scientific results at (inter-)national conferences.
- Preparation of scientific publications.
- Teaching (4 hours per week), including supervision of Bachelor and Master theses.
- Willingness to undergo further training in higher education didactics.
- Academic self-administration and organizational tasks within the research group.
- Responsibilities within animal experiments (stellvertretender Tierversuchsleiter).
Requirements:
- Relevant university degree in biology or a relevant discipline.
- Completed doctorate in biology or a related field.
- Fluent English language skills (written and oral).
- Fluent German language skills (C1 level), as interviews will be conducted in German.
- At least three years of experience in animal experiments within the EU or a FELASA C certificate.
- Relevant research experience.
Additional desired skills:
- Demonstrated publication record.
- Ability to conduct research autonomously.
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of an interdisciplinary and international team.
- Independent, self-reliant, and dedicated working style.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to cooperate and work in a team.
Location:
University of Hildesheim, Germany
Salary and contract details:
- Remuneration according to level 13 of the Wage Agreement for Public Service in the Federal States (TV-L).
- Initial contract until 30.09.2026, with the possibility of extension until 30.04.2031 upon fulfillment of the qualification goal.
- Position is suitable for part-time work but must be filled in full.
- Family-friendly university with flexible working hours, further education opportunities, and annual special payments according to TV-L.
How to apply:
- Applications should be submitted as a single PDF via the University of Hildesheim's career portal: https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/
- Reference number: 2025/63 (English).
- Deadline: 16.03.2025.
- Preferred start date: May 1, 2025 (flexible).
- Application must include:
- Letter of motivation addressing qualifications and research goals (3-5 pages).
- Curriculum vitae including publication list.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Relevant certificates.
Contact details:
Prof. Dr. Anja Guenther
Phone: (+49) 5121/883-40704
Email: anja.guenther@uni-hildesheim.de
Additional information:
- The University of Hildesheim is committed to gender equality and diversity.
- Applications from individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
- Original German job posting available at: https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/jobposting/5756ca770cdd13a45293bb238f3985861daeedaf0.
