The Harter Lab is hiring!
As we build our new research group at GEOMAR we are looking for highly-motivated candidates at all degree levels, with an interest in cellular and cardiovascular physiology. We particularly encourage applications from women and those that identify with groups historically underrepresented in academia. The official ads and application procedures will be posted here shortly. Stay tuned!
Postdoc
Project | Characterize the cellular mechanisms of oxygen and acid-base sensing in red blood cells from Atlantic cod. Red blood cells will be studied in vitro using cutting-edge cellular (e.g. live cell imaging, see above), pharmacological, and molecular approaches (e.g. transfection). A strong background in molecular biology and microscopy are assets for this project and excellent English skills are required.
3 years of DFG funding at 87k €/a, plus benefits, company pension plan and access to subsidized childcare.
PhD (2x)
Project 1 | Characterize the phenotypic plasticity of red blood cell function in response to environmental stress. Lab acclimation studies will expose Atlantic cod to elevated temperatures, ocean acidification and hypoxia. Red blood cell phenotypes will be studied by cellular and molecular techniques and whole animal performance will be studied by respirometry – previous experience with these techniques is an asset.
Project 2 | Link adaptive variation in red blood cell physiology to the tolerance of Atlantic cod populations to climate change. The work will include the sampling of wild cod populations in the Baltic, Atlantic and Arctic, using the research vessels at GEOMAR. Must be able to travel and conduct field work in remote locations. Some experience with genomics, transcriptomics or proteomics techniques and their data analysis are strong assets for this project and excellent English skills are required.
3 years of DFG funding per project at 65k €/a, plus benefits, company pension plan and access to subsidized childcare.
Apply online until February 23rd 2025 for Project 1 (Project 2 to be announced in 2026)
MSc
Several MSc-level projects | Characterize the endocrine signalling mechanisms by which red blood cells interact with the vasculature and tissues. In vitro studies will measure the release of nitric oxide and ATP by red blood cells and their effects on vascular tone and mitochondrial respiration at the tissues.
Student technician | a part time position involving management of the aquatics facility and animal care, lab maintenance and assistance with experimental work. Hours are on a per-need basis and flexible to accommodate full time study commitments.
6 years of DFG funding at 7,020 €/a
Get in touch!
We always want to hear from prospective candidates! In your initial email, please tell us a little bit about yourself, your research interests and how they align with ongoing projects in the lab.