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Salaried PhD Position in Wildlife Movement, Livestock Management and Conservation Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre in Germany

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PhD

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Environmental Science

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Four-year salaried PhD position at 65% under the German TV-H E13 pay scale, including employment benefits such as pension contributions and an annual special payment.

Deadline

Nov 19, 2026

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Germany

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Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Conservation Biology
Livestock Management

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About this position

A four-year salaried PhD position is available at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre in Frankfurt, Germany, through the VEBITA project in collaboration with Marburg University and ISOE.

The research will investigate how livestock management affects wildlife movement, biodiversity footprints, and conservation outcomes. The project is suited to applicants interested in wildlife ecology, biodiversity conservation, environmental science, livestock systems, and interdisciplinary applied research.

Applicants should have a relevant Master's degree, programming experience in R or Python, strong English skills, and a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research. The position is funded as a 65% appointment under the German TV-H E13 pay scale and includes benefits such as pension contributions and an annual special payment.

The expected start date is 1 January 2027. Applications should be submitted through the Senckenberg career portal by 19 November 2026.

Funding details

Four-year salaried PhD position at 65% under the German TV-H E13 pay scale, including employment benefits such as pension contributions and an annual special payment.

What's required

Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree, have programming skills in R or Python, demonstrate strong English proficiency, and show an interest in interdisciplinary applied research.

How to apply

Apply through the Senckenberg career portal using the listed PhD vacancy. Submit the required application materials before 19 November 2026.

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