Doctoral ; m​/f​/d - Institute of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genomics - refe

Scope: Part-time 65%

Temporary: until 28.02.2029

Remuneration: TV-L 13

Start: 01.03.2026

For the Institute of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genomics we are looking for an Academic employee as doctoral/PhD candidate (m/f/d).

Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

At the Professorship for Ecosystem Resilience (Prof. Sebastian Seibold), we study processes which drive biodiversity and ecosystem processes in forests.

The open position is suitable to conduct a PhD and aims at addressing the question how climate at different scales affects insect communities in deadwood and wood decomposition rates.

Within the framework of the Biodiversity Exploratories Research Platform, a new long‑term experiment was established in three climatically different regions of Germany (Schwäbische Alb, Hanich, Schorfheide) manipulating microclimate in deadwood e.g. using rain‑out shelters.

More detailed information can be found here.

• Master's degree in biology, forest science or a related discipline
• Practical experience in field ecology
• Ability and readiness to conduct multi-day field work
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and confident use of the programming language R
• Basic knowledge of arthropod taxonomy
• Driver's license category B valid in Germany for the entire duration of the project
• Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken

• Taking wood samples to measure wood decomposition rates
• Planning and conducting of insect sampling
• Sorting insect samples to order level in preparation for taxonomic identification by external experts
• Statistical analysis of the collected data and data management
• Writing and publishing scientific papers
• Presentation of research results at scientific conferences and workshops
• Supervision of student assistants and Bachelor/Master students

• Opportunity to conduct a doctoral thesis on an exciting and highly relevant research topic
• Excellent networking opportunities within the framework of the Biodiversity Exploratories
• Multidisciplinary work environment
• International team with ample opportunities for scientific exchange

Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!

Referenz-no.: 26002

Final date to receive applications: 04.02.2026

Hiring is done by the Central University Administration.

Your contact for further information:

Mrs Kerstin Karrasch, phone +49 731 50-22661

We look forward to your application via our online application portal.