PhD Student Marine Biology - Low-Trophic Aquaculture (m/f/d)

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PhD Student Marine Biology - Low-Trophic Aquaculture (m/f/d) in Bremerhaven, Deutschland

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Project title: PhD position, project “Eco-LTA (m/f/d) - Ecological impacts of low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) at offshore wind farms - implications for food security and ecosystem services”.

The concept of multi-use (MU) has been developed for the use of marine space to maximise the benefits of a shared location while at the same time lowering the impact on and protecting other sites. In Northern Europe, this concept could be applied to low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) species at Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs).

These extractive organisms (EOs), which filter plankton (e.g. Mytilus edulis) or absorb nutrients (e.g. Ulva sp.) from the water column, are noted for providing ecosystem services (ESs) (e.g. carbon sequestration, bioremediation, 3D habitat). At the same time, mass occurrence of EOs may increase the input of (pseudo) faeces or food/nutrient competition, potentially affecting the local ecosystem negatively. Furthermore, OWFs are by their nature artificial hard-bottom habitats, altering the structure and functioning of the initial soft-bottom food web. As such, there is an urgent need to investigate the influence of EOs on the OWF food web (FW) to understand how this MU concept could influence the ecosystem. In this project, an FW model will be developed based on existing data (biotic, abiotic), assessing both the sustainability of LTA species and the effectiveness of EOs.

Reviewing the current state of knowledge: reviewing the existing literature on OWF benthos communities and ecological impacts of Multi-Use.
Developing a new wind farm food web model: setting up an OWF food web model to investigate the effects of LTA species.
Applying the new food web model: identifying and assessing the ecosystem services produced by LTA species at OWFs.

Master’s or comparable degree in marine biology, ecology, aquaculture or related disciplines
Experience in marine ecology, ecosystem processes and/or aquaculture
Willingness to participate in sea-going expeditions on research vessels
Good skills in modelling, R, statistics and experience with handling datasets
Good computer literacy (MS Office products)
Interest in and capacity for teamwork, international, inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration
Good communication skills in English, both oral and written
This position is limited to 3 years. The expected starting date is 1st December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13 (66%). The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.

All doctoral candidates will be members of AWI's postgraduate program POLMAR or another graduate school and thus benefit from a comprehensive training program and extensive support measures.

The AWI is characterized by

our scientific success - excellent research
collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
opportunities to develop - on the job and towards other positions
an international environment - everyday contact with people from all over the world
flexible working hours
health promotion and company fitness
support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
occupational pension provision (VBL)

AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, physical abilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.

Applicants with disabilities will be given prefe...

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Biologe/Biologin

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Bremerhaven

Bremen

Deutschland

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2024-08-30

Alfred-Wegener-Institut

Am Handelshafen 12

27570

Am Handelshafen, 27570, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Deutschland

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2024-08-30

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