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University of Marburg

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PhD Researcher in Wild Bee Translocation, Genetic Connectivity and Ecological Restoration University of Marburg in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

Third-party-funded part-time position at 65% of regular working hours for three years, classified at salary grade E 13 TV-H. Benefits include free public transport in Hesse through the Landesticket and a company pension scheme through VBL.

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Nov 29, 2026

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Germany

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University of Marburg

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Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Entomology
Landscape Ecology
Ecological Restoration
Conservation Genetics

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About this position

The University of Marburg’s Animal Ecology research group, led by Prof. Anne Mupepele, is offering a doctoral researcher position within the BeeConn project, Bee Genetic Connectivity Across Landscapes: Insect Translocation and Population Establishment for Ecological Restoration. The project is conducted in collaboration with Dr. Felix Fornoff at the University of Freiburg and partners in Poland and Sweden.

The PhD research will investigate how translocation methods for ground-nesting wild bees can support population recovery and how outcomes are influenced by abiotic factors such as soil substrate. A related focus will examine how habitat connectivity affects genetic exchange between populations of cavity-nesting wild bees. The work contributes to broader objectives involving pollinator establishment, restoration of genetic diversity and gene flow, connected stepping-stone habitats, and stakeholder-supported ecological restoration strategies.

The position is shared between Marburg and Freiburg, offering experience in two research groups and working environments. The project involves field research, computer-based data collection and analysis, peer-reviewed publication, conference presentations, and collaboration with geneticists, social scientists, farmers and international project partners. Doctoral supervision will be shared equally by Prof. Mupepele and Dr. Fornoff, with the PhD formally completed in Marburg.

The research environment includes exchanges through networks at both universities and collaboration with the National Research Institute of Animal Production, the Institute of Animal Systematics and Evolution of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the University of Gothenburg and Halmstad University.

Funding details

Third-party-funded part-time position at 65% of regular working hours for three years, classified at salary grade E 13 TV-H. Benefits include free public transport in Hesse through the Landesticket and a company pension scheme through VBL.

What's required

Applicants must hold a completed Diplom, Master’s or equivalent degree in biology, nature conservation, environmental sciences, bioinformatics or a related field. Experience with, or willingness to learn, computer-based data collection and analysis methods such as statistics in R is required. Applicants should be able to manage challenging fieldwork, organise field activities, communicate strongly, work in a team, and present research clearly in written and spoken English. Sufficient German knowledge, or willingness to acquire it, is required for interactions with authorities and landowners and everyday life in Germany. Knowledge of entomology, especially wild bees, is advantageous. Applicants must be willing to collaborate interdisciplinarily with geneticists and social scientists and transdisciplinarily with farmers. A Class B driving licence and willingness to travel to fieldwork locations are desirable. Willingness to pursue independent scientific qualification through a doctorate project in ecology is expected.

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Apply online by 29 November 2026 using the application button. Submit one PDF containing a motivation letter, CV and relevant certificates.

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