<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Dear All,<div><br></div><div>An interesting PhD is on offer with Christoph Kurz at Regensburg.</div><div><br></div><div>Robert<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage"><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Graduate position: URegensburg.InfectionBeeBehaviour</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 April 2025 at 08:16:53 CEST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">robert.paxton@zoologie.uni-halle.de<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><christoph.kurze@ur.de><br></span></div><br><div><div><br>PhD candidate (m/w/d) in behavioural physiology and infection ecology<br>of bumblebees<br><br>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><br>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><br>- 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><br>We Offer:<br><br>- 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, https://www.rigel-<br> regensburg.de, 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 http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit).<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>christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de).<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 christoph.kurze@biologie.uni-regensburg.de with the subject:<br>PhD position SEED-FEB.<br><br>Christoph <christoph.kurze@ur.de><br><br>(to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to<br>golding@mcmaster.ca<mailto:golding@mcmaster.ca>)<br><br><br></div></div></blockquote></div><br>
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