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

[Robert Paxton]

Dear All,

An interesting PhD is on offer with Christoph Kurz at Regensburg.

Robert

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: evoldir at evol.biology.mcmaster.ca
> Subject: Graduate position: URegensburg.InfectionBeeBehaviour
> Date: 3 April 2025 at 08:16:53 CEST
> To: robert.paxton at zoologie.uni-halle.de
> Reply-To: <christoph.kurze at ur.de>
> 
> 
> 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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