[Mitarbeiter.zoologie] Fwd: Graduate position: URegensburg.InfectionBeeBehaviour

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From: <evoldir at evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 08:09
Subject: Graduate position: URegensburg.InfectionBeeBehaviour
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PhD candidate (m/w/d) in behavioural physiology and infection ecology
of bumblebees

The BEE Lab at the University of Regensburg (Germany) studies the
behavioural and evolutionary ecology of social insects, with a special
focus on bee health. As part of a DFG-funded project titled 'Sublethal
Effects of an Emerging Infectious Disease on Foraging Efficiency in
Bumblebees,' we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (salary:
65% TV-L E13, fixed-term for 3 years, WissZeitVG), starting in July
2025 or soon thereafter. The PhD candidate will study the impact of
an emerging viral infection on the foraging efficiency of bumblebees,
combining classical physiology with cutting-edge behavioural experiments.

Your Responsibilities:

- Conducting and detailed analysis of infection experiments with
  bumblebees
- Designing, conducting, and analysing sophisticated behavioural
  experiments to investigate interactions between bumblebees and their
  environment
- Applying classical physiological methods and conducting
  molecular analyses
- Active collaboration with interdisciplinary and international research
  groups within the University of Regensburg (Prof. Dr. Lena Wilfert)
  and with external cooperation partners (Prof. Dr. Robert Paxton at MLU
  Halle and Prof. Dr. Tom Wenseleers at KU Leuven)
- Presenting research results at national and international scientific
  conferences
- Contributing to the preparation of scientific publications in
  renowned journals

Requirements:

- Completed master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology or a related
  discipline
- Solid knowledge and practical experience in statistical modelling (R
  and/or Python), molecular biology, virology, animal physiology, and/or
  behavioural ecology are advantageous
- Ideally, experience with laboratory experiments on insects,
  especially bees
- High motivation to conduct and further develop behavioural and
  physiological experiments on bumblebees
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic
  research environment

We Offer:

- Scientific qualification (doctorate/PhD)
- Access to a modern infrastructure with excellent laboratory equipment
- An inspiring, interdisciplinary research environment at the Institute
  for Zoology & Evolution (new chair: Prof. Dr. Lena Wilfert) and at the
  Faculty of Biology and Preclinical Medicine
- The opportunity to present and publish your research results at
  international conferences and in renowned journals
- Support for developing your scientific career, both at the Chair of
  Zoology & Evolutionary Biology and through the Regensburg
  International Graduate School of Life Sciences (RIGeL, https://www.rigel-
  regensburg.de, section Molecular Ecology & Evolution), with additional
  opportunities such as workshops and annual summer schools.

The University of Regensburg aims to increase the proportion of women and
therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. The University
of Regensburg is particularly committed to reconciling family and work
(further information at http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit).
In the case of essentially equal suitability, severely disabled applicants
will be given preferential consideration. Please indicate any existing
severe disability in your application.

Please note that we cannot cover any costs incurred by you for a potential
interview.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christoph Kurze (email:
christoph.kurze at biologie.uni-regensburg.de).

We look forward to receiving your application in English with the
usual documents: (I) cover letter/letter of motivation (1-2 pages),
(II) short CV with copies of relevant academic degrees, and (III)
letters of recommendation or contact details of 2-3 references.

Please send the documents in a single PDF file by April 30, 2025, via
email to christoph.kurze at biologie.uni-regensburg.de with the subject:
PhD position SEED-FEB.

Christoph <christoph.kurze at ur.de>

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