Student Assistant (m/f/d)

The Geomicrobiology Group within the Research Unit Marine Geosystems is seeking, at the earliest possible date, a

Student Assistant (m/f/d)

to support technical and experimental work in the laboratory and during fieldwork.

The position is initially limited to three months, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement.

About us

As part of the Li-Mare research consortium, our group investigates how novel technologies for extracting critical raw materials from seawater may affect marine microorganisms and ecosystems. We conduct laboratory and incubation experiments with seawater and sediments to analyze shifts in microbial communities under simulated reactor conditions. Our work includes microbiological and molecular biological methods, cultivation experiments, as well as microscopic and chemical analyses.

Your tasks

• Support incubation experiments with sediment cores and water samples
• Assist with sampling campaigns and the preparation of environmental samples
• Support microbiological and molecular biological laboratory work
• Perform basic cell counting and laboratory analyses
• Assist with data documentation and analysis (e.g. Excel or R)
• General support of the laboratory team and technical staff

Your profile

• Enrolled student in biology, marine sciences, environmental sciences, or a related field
• Interest in microbiological, molecular biological, or marine research, as well as marine fieldwork and experimental research
• Careful and reliable working style
• Initial practical laboratory experience with microbiological or molecular biological methods is advantageous
• Experience with Excel or R is desirable

We offer insights into current research in marine geomicrobiology and the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and motivated team.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Anton Jaklin (phone: 0431 600-2233) or Stefanie Böhnke-Brandt (phone: 0431 600-1234).

Please send your application, quoting the reference “GMB-Hiwi-LiMare”, by email to ajaklin(at)geomar.de and sboehnke-brandt(at)geomar.de no later than June 7, 2026.

Further information about the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the Helmholtz Association can be found at www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.