Researcher, Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für

. Assist in sorting benthic material .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeFrankfurt am Main • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in the taxonomy, biodiversity, and biogeography of deep-sea benthic invertebrates, particularly Isopoda, with strong skills in statistical analyses using R and experience in scientific research cruises.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Taxonomy Of IsopodaBiodiversity Data ManagementStatistical Analyses Using RDeep-Sea SamplingSpecies Identification

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Benthic Material SortingMacrofauna ExtractionGenetic Analysis PreparationBarcoding Gene FragmentsBiogeographical Analysis

Soft Skills

Good Written EnglishGood Spoken English

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree In Biology

Industry Keywords

Deep-Sea Benthic InvertebratesResearch ExpeditionMarine BiologyCrustaceaMalacostraca

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in sorting benthic material
Quantitatively extract and determine macrofauna, with special consideration of an abundant selected taxon such as Isopoda or another peracarid taxon
Conduct biodiversity and biogeographical analyses of Isopoda
Compare the biogeography of the selected taxon with previous South Pacific data
Prepare individuals for genetic analysis, including barcoding gene fragments and other gene fragments supporting taxonomic questions and phylogenetic analyses
Participate in the HADALquake research expedition investigating how earthquake-induced submarine landslides affect life and elemental cycles in the deepest ocean
Process benthic animal groups in the Department of Marine Zoology

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in biology, marine biology or a related discipline
Research experience in the taxonomy, biodiversity and biogeography of deep-sea benthic invertebrates, particularly isopod crustaceans
Practical experience in scientific research cruises, biological sample processing and species identification
Experience in biodiversity data management and statistical analyses using R
Good written and spoken English
Willingness and availability to participate in the research expedition from 06 January 2027, departing in Suva, Fiji, to 10 February 2028, arriving in Wellington, New Zealand
Knowledge of deep-sea sampling
Identification of deep-sea Isopoda, Amphipoda and/or another peracarid taxon (Crustacea, Malacostraca)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to an international network of scientists, policymakers and research organizations
Flexible working hours
Mobile working options
Employee ID card with free admission to Senckenberg museums
Annual special payment
Collectively agreed vacation entitlement
Company pension plan