University of Würzburg
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PhD Position in Insect Ecology and Pollination Biology at University of Würzburg University of Würzburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
3-year PhD position funded at 65% TV-L E13 under a DFG project.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University of Würzburg

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PhD position in Insect Ecology at the University of Würzburg, Germany, in the research area of Animal Ecology & Tropical Biology (Zoology III). The project, titled “The heat is on”, examines how heatwaves affect flower detection and pollination in bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
The work combines behavioural assays on floral scent detection with field and laboratory pollination efficiency experiments. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in biology, ecology, entomology, pollination biology, and climate-related ecological research.
Eligibility highlights: an MSc in Biology, Ecology, Entomology, or a related field is requested. Experience in pollination biology, R, and fieldwork is considered an advantage.
Funding: 3 years at 65% TV-L E13 under a DFG project.
Application: prepare a single PDF with your CV, motivation letter, research interests, certificates, and two references, then email it to [email protected]. Deadline: 15 Oct 2026. Start date: 1 Dec 2026.
Funding details
3-year PhD position funded at 65% TV-L E13 under a DFG project.
What's required
MSc in Biology, Ecology, Entomology or a related field; pollination biology background preferred; R skills are a plus; fieldwork experience is a plus.
How to apply
Send a single PDF containing your CV, motivation letter, research interests, certificates, and two references to [email protected].
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