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Doctoral Candidate in Tree Growth and Wood Physiology for STEMCELL WP2 Technical University of Munich in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Funded doctoral position at 75% (30 hours/week) in remuneration group TV-L E13 for 3 years, with the possibility of an extension up to 6 months. The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Technical University of Munich

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Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in Tree Growth and Wood Physiology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), School of Life Sciences, Freising, Germany.
This ERC-funded STEMCELL WP2 project investigates the mechanistic link between water availability, carbon supply, and wood formation in mature trees under drought conditions. The doctoral researcher will work on tree growth, wood physiology, ecophysiology, plant biology, ecohydrology, and mechanistic modeling, with a strong focus on cambial activity, cell enlargement, wall thickening, hydraulic traits, carbohydrate pools, and hormonal regulation.
The position is 75% (30 hours/week) in TV-L E13 for 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 6 months. The work will involve controlled experiments on mature temperate European trees at whole-ecosystem rainfall-exclusion sites, including the KROOF experimental site and partially the Swiss Canopy Crane II site. Methods include stem chilling, controlled drought, dendrometers, xylogenesis, and high-resolution monitoring of wood formation and water status.
Applicants should have completed a master’s degree in ecophysiology, plant biology, forest growth sciences, ecohydrology, or a related field. Strong quantitative skills, coding, statistical analysis, and data management are expected, along with good communication and teamwork skills. A category B driving license is desirable.
The application deadline is 1 September 2026. Submit a CV and concise motivation letter to Barbara Bauer at TUM; online application is preferred. Contact for scientific questions: Prof. Richard Peters ([email protected]).
Funding details
Funded doctoral position at 75% (30 hours/week) in remuneration group TV-L E13 for 3 years, with the possibility of an extension up to 6 months. The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
What's required
Completed master studies in ecophysiology, plant biology, forest growth sciences, ecohydrology, or related fields. Applicants should be interested in tree growth, experimentation, mechanistic modeling, and plant functioning, and have good quantitative skills such as numerical methods, statistical analysis, coding, and data management. Good communication skills, ability to work in a team, and a category B driving license are desirable for access to field sites.
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