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PhD Studentship - Bee Behaviour and Pollination Services across Structurally Diverse Floral Habitats University of Exeter in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 7, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Exeter
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About this position
This PhD studentship investigates how bee behaviour shapes pollination services in structurally diverse floral habitats. The project focuses on the way bees move through complex rural landscapes in Devon, where vertical barriers such as hedgerows can alter travel costs and change how pollinators access floral resources.
The research will combine behavioural observations, environmental data, and quantitative modelling to understand how bees navigate and forage in heterogeneous landscapes. A central aim is to identify species-specific trade-offs between navigation efficiency and pollination outcomes, improving understanding of resource partitioning among pollinators and the resilience of ecosystem services.
Devon’s hedgerow-rich countryside provides the setting for the project, offering biodiverse microhabitats and a natural testbed for studying how landscape structure influences pollination. The studentship is embedded in a collaborative team with complementary expertise in behaviour, ecology, remote sensing, computational work, and modelling, and offers access to ongoing collaborations with partners in Sheffield and Sussex.
Training includes field, experimental, and modelling approaches, supported by remote-sensing and spectral image analysis for habitat measurement, as well as new tracking methods for recording forager bee movement trajectories. The project is designed to build highly transferable quantitative, analytical, and field-based skills relevant to academic research and environmental, conservation, and land-management careers.
Funding details
Available
What's required
No specific academic requirements are stated in the advert. The project will be shaped collaboratively, with hypotheses and goals developed together, and candidates are encouraged to align research direction and skills development with their background, interests, and career ambitions.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Exeter funding application page. Review the advert carefully and submit your application through the provided link before the deadline.
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