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Ecology Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in ecology in germany
1,524 professors found
Associate Professor (tenure track)
University of Potsdam
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Landscape Ecology
Field Biology
Migration Ecology
Leader/Professor
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Boreal Ecology
Wildlife Biology
Habitat Fragmentation
Professor for Above-belowground interaction ecology
University of Wuerzburg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Soil Ecology
Field Biology
Functional Ecology
Georg-August Universität Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Trophic Ecology
Soil Ecology
Functional Ecology
Department of Forest Nature Conservation University of Göttingen Göttingen Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Plant-animal Interactions
Trophic Ecology
Professor
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Habitat Fragmentation
Functional Ecology
Ecosystem Dynamics
University of Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Molecular Ecology
Plant-animal Interactions
University of Würzburg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Field Biology
Landscape Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Plant Ecology
Plant-soil Interaction
Functional Ecology
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Popular positions
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Germany
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7 months ago
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is offering fully funded PhD positions in Life Sciences through its renowned International PhD Programme (EIPP). EMBL is a leading research institution with sites in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Rome, providing a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment for early-career scientists. The EIPP is designed to foster creativity, independence, and collaborative teamwork, offering comprehensive training that balan...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
+21 more
7 months ago
University of Tübingen
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD position in Geoecology at the University of Tübingen (Germany) on dragonfly migration in Northern Europe . The project is hosted by the Geoecology and Comparative Zoology Working Groups and supervised by Prof. Yvonne Oelmann . It is a strong fit for applicants interested in movement ecology , biology , environmental sciences , physical geography , and landscape ecology , with possible relevance to stable isotopes and population genetics . Eligibility highlights: a Master's degre...
Population Genetics
Ecology
Environmental Science
+6 more
2 weeks ago
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Germany
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2 months ago
DAAD is offering Study Scholarships for STEM disciplines for international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany . This scholarship supports high-achieving applicants from developing and emerging countries in innovation-driven STEM fields, including mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering . The programme is for a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised university in Germany . Interdisciplinary programmes are eligible only if...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
+9 more
2 months ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment University of Oldenburg Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Research Interests
Marine Biology
Ecology
Freshwater Ecology
Algal Biology
Phytoplankton Ecology
University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Clean Energy
Energy Economics
Carbon Management
Leader/Professor
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Boreal Ecology
Wildlife Biology
Habitat Fragmentation
Opportunities these professors hire for
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University of Cologne
Germany
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New Today
Just Landed
This postdoctoral position is based in the Institute of Zoology, General Ecology research group at the University of Cologne and is part of the project “The Rhine Floodplain – a Biogeochemically Coupled System under Stress.” The project examines how altered hydrology shapes floodplain sediment dynamics, biodiversity, food webs, microbial activity, and greenhouse gas emissions. The successful researcher will develop a mechanistic framework connecting hydrological drivers with biotic, sedimentary,...
Geology
Ecology
Environmental Science
+9 more
New Today
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is offering a doctoral researcher position in the collaborative project SiProtect at its Müncheberg site. The role is part-time (65%, 26 weekly hours), funded under TV-L E 13, and is ideally due to start on 1 January 2027, with a fixed term running until 31 December 2030. The PhD project focuses on insect communities associated with rye and on how crop resilience strategies influence pest and beneficial insects. The res...
Molecular Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
+8 more
Posted Yesterday
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Konstanz and Radolfzell, Germany, is offering a fully funded PhD position on community ecology, stone tool use and social behavior in gracile capuchin monkeys . The position is part of the Ecology of Animal Societies and the Inheritance and Social Learning across Scales (ISLaS) group led by Dr. Brendan Barrett . The project sits at the intersection of animal behavior, ecology, cultural evolution, spatial ecology, and quantitative biology. The group ...
Ecology
Anthropology
Environmental Science
+10 more
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