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PhD Research Associate in Evolutionary Ecology of Pollinator Host–Pathogen Interactions Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany

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PhD

Field of study

Evolutionary Biology

Funding

This is a three-year fixed-term, 65% part-time Research Associate position classified as pay group E 13 TV-GU. The posting does not specify a stipend or tuition coverage. Employee benefits include a supplementary pension scheme and other university employment benefits.

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Nov 29, 2026

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Germany

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Goethe University Frankfurt

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Keywords

Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
Environmental Science
Biology
Conservation Biology
Biodiversity
Disease Ecology
Host-pathogen Interaction
Molecular Ecology
Bioinformatic

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About this position

Goethe University Frankfurt is offering a three-year Research Associate position linked to a PhD project in the Department of Evolutionary Ecology of Hymenoptera at the Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Faculty of Biosciences.

The doctoral research will focus on the ecology and evolution of host–pathogen interactions in pollinators. The specific project will be developed collaboratively with the successful candidate, taking into account their interests, expertise, and skills. Possible research directions include pathogen transmission, particularly viral transmission between managed honeybees and wild bees; the effects of habitat loss and agrochemicals on infections and the gut microbiome; and the effects of isolation on genetic diversity and host–parasite relationships.

The department uses honeybees, bumblebees, and solitary bees as model systems. Research combines field studies, laboratory experiments, and molecular ecology. Depending on the project, the doctoral researcher may conduct field sampling, laboratory infection experiments, molecular biology and sequencing, and analysis of the resulting data. The work will contribute to understanding pollinator health, disease ecology, biodiversity, and environmental impacts on host–pathogen systems.

Researchers will work in a newly established department housed in the modern Institute for Bee Research building, with opportunities for collaboration across the Institute for Ecology, Evolution and Diversity and the Institute for Bee Research. The position also includes participation in departmental research projects, support for third-party funding activities, supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students, conference presentations, and publication of findings in scientific journals. Teaching will cover ecology, conservation biology, and biodiversity in Bachelor’s, teacher-training, and Master’s programmes.

Funding details

This is a three-year fixed-term, 65% part-time Research Associate position classified as pay group E 13 TV-GU. The posting does not specify a stipend or tuition coverage. Employee benefits include a supplementary pension scheme and other university employment benefits.

What's required

Applicants must hold an above-average Master's degree or equivalent in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or a related discipline. Strong interest in host–pathogen or host–symbiont interactions, disease ecology, or pollinator health is required. Experience in at least two of the following areas is expected: fieldwork, experimental infections, molecular biology methods such as nucleic-acid extraction and high-throughput PCR/qPCR, population-genetic analyses, bioinformatic analysis of sequence data such as transcriptomics, or multivariate statistics in R. Applicants should be motivated to learn additional methods, work independently and collaboratively, and have written and spoken German and English skills. Practical experience with insects, especially bees, interdisciplinary project experience, and early scientific contributions such as conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications are desirable.

How to apply

Apply directly online through the vacancy page using the “Apply now” option. For questions, contact Prof. Dr. Dobelmann by email.

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