Jonathan Henshaw
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PhD position in Evolutionary Theory and Animal Behavior at the University of Freiburg University of Freiburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Part-time doctoral position (65%) for 3 years with possible extension. Salary will be determined according to TV-L E13. No explicit tuition or stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University of Freiburg
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About this position
PhD position (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Theory at the University of Freiburg in Germany, hosted by the Henshaw lab led by Jonathan Henshaw. The lab is primarily theoretical and works on a broad range of topics in evolutionary biology, with a particular focus on the evolution of animal behavior.
The doctoral project will involve developing individual-based simulations and/or mathematical models to study evolutionary questions. Methods mentioned include evolutionary game theory, adaptive dynamics, and quantitative genetics. The successful candidate will have considerable freedom to shape the project direction within these themes, in collaboration with Jonathan Henshaw.
This is a part-time doctoral position (65%) for an initial period of 3 years with the possibility of extension. The salary is stated as TV-L E13. The role also includes a teaching requirement of 2.5 face-to-face hours per week during the semester.
Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree in biology, mathematics, or another relevant discipline; experience programming (for example in R, Python, Julia, or Mathematica) and/or constructing mathematical models; and proficient spoken and written English. Prior peer-reviewed publications are welcome but not required.
How to apply: email Jonathan Henshaw with a brief cover letter, CV, transcripts of Master's and Bachelor's degrees, and contact details for two referees. Applications must cite reference number 00005119 and be submitted by September 7, 2026.
Funding details
Part-time doctoral position (65%) for 3 years with possible extension. Salary will be determined according to TV-L E13. No explicit tuition or stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master's degree in biology, mathematics, or another relevant discipline. Experience programming in R, Python, Julia, or Mathematica and/or constructing mathematical models is required. Proficient spoken and written English is required. Previous peer-reviewed publications are considered favorable but are not required.
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Professors
Professor of Theoretical Biology
Germany
Research Interests
Biological Anthropology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Animal Behavior
Sexual Dimorphism
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