<div dir="auto"><div><div>Fyi</div><div><br></div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Atilla</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca">evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 08:09<br>Subject: Graduate position: URegensburg.InfectionBeeBehaviour<br>To: <<a href="mailto:atillacelikgil@gmail.com">atillacelikgil@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><br>
PhD candidate (m/w/d) in behavioural physiology and infection ecology<br>
of bumblebees<br>
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The BEE Lab at the University of Regensburg (Germany) studies the<br>
behavioural and evolutionary ecology of social insects, with a special<br>
focus on bee health. As part of a DFG-funded project titled 'Sublethal<br>
Effects of an Emerging Infectious Disease on Foraging Efficiency in<br>
Bumblebees,' we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (salary:<br>
65% TV-L E13, fixed-term for 3 years, WissZeitVG), starting in July<br>
2025 or soon thereafter. The PhD candidate will study the impact of<br>
an emerging viral infection on the foraging efficiency of bumblebees,<br>
combining classical physiology with cutting-edge behavioural experiments.<br>
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Your Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
- Conducting and detailed analysis of infection experiments with<br>
bumblebees<br>
- Designing, conducting, and analysing sophisticated behavioural<br>
experiments to investigate interactions between bumblebees and their<br>
environment<br>
- Applying classical physiological methods and conducting<br>
molecular analyses<br>
- Active collaboration with interdisciplinary and international research<br>
groups within the University of Regensburg (Prof. Dr. Lena Wilfert)<br>
and with external cooperation partners (Prof. Dr. Robert Paxton at MLU<br>
Halle and Prof. Dr. Tom Wenseleers at KU Leuven)<br>
- Presenting research results at national and international scientific<br>
conferences<br>
- Contributing to the preparation of scientific publications in<br>
renowned journals<br>
<br>
Requirements:<br>
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- Completed master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology or a related<br>
discipline<br>
- Solid knowledge and practical experience in statistical modelling (R<br>
and/or Python), molecular biology, virology, animal physiology, and/or<br>
behavioural ecology are advantageous<br>
- Ideally, experience with laboratory experiments on insects,<br>
especially bees<br>
- High motivation to conduct and further develop behavioural and<br>
physiological experiments on bumblebees<br>
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)<br>
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic<br>
research environment<br>
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We Offer:<br>
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- Scientific qualification (doctorate/PhD)<br>
- Access to a modern infrastructure with excellent laboratory equipment<br>
- An inspiring, interdisciplinary research environment at the Institute<br>
for Zoology & Evolution (new chair: Prof. Dr. Lena Wilfert) and at the<br>
Faculty of Biology and Preclinical Medicine<br>
- The opportunity to present and publish your research results at<br>
international conferences and in renowned journals<br>
- Support for developing your scientific career, both at the Chair of<br>
Zoology & Evolutionary Biology and through the Regensburg<br>
International Graduate School of Life Sciences (RIGeL, <a href="https://www.rigel-" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rigel-</a><br>
<a href="http://regensburg.de" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">regensburg.de</a>, section Molecular Ecology & Evolution), with additional<br>
opportunities such as workshops and annual summer schools.<br>
<br>
The University of Regensburg aims to increase the proportion of women and<br>
therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. The University<br>
of Regensburg is particularly committed to reconciling family and work<br>
(further information at <a href="http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit</a>).<br>
In the case of essentially equal suitability, severely disabled applicants<br>
will be given preferential consideration. Please indicate any existing<br>
severe disability in your application.<br>
<br>
Please note that we cannot cover any costs incurred by you for a potential interview.<br>
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christoph Kurze (email:<br>
<a href="mailto:christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de</a>).<br>
<br>
We look forward to receiving your application in English with the<br>
usual documents: (I) cover letter/letter of motivation (1-2 pages),<br>
(II) short CV with copies of relevant academic degrees, and (III)<br>
letters of recommendation or contact details of 2-3 references.<br>
<br>
Please send the documents in a single PDF file by April 30, 2025, via<br>
email to <a href="mailto:christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de</a> with the subject:<br>
PhD position SEED-FEB.<br>
<br>
Christoph <<a href="mailto:christoph.kurze@ur.de" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">christoph.kurze@ur.de</a>><br>
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