Doctoral Research Associate Position: The Department of Behavioural Biology at the University of Münster, Germany, invites applications for a part-time (65% FTE) Doctoral Research Associate position within the DFG-funded project on “Patterns, determinants and ecological consequences of individualized landscapes of fear.” This 3-year position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to behavioural ecology research, focusing on small mammals (voles and mice).
Summary Table:
| Position Type | Study Level | Study Area | Scholarship Description | Eligibility | Required Documents | How to Apply | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Research Associate | M.Sc. or equiv. | Behavioural Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology | Investigate individualized landscapes of fear in small mammals. Conduct experiments, data analysis, and contribute to scientific publications. Support provided for PhD preparation and independent research. | Completed M.Sc. (or equivalent) in relevant fields. | Cover letter, CV, list of publications, motivation letter, certificates, affiliations of academic references. | Email to ethologie@uni-muenster.de (Subject: PhD position) | 30 November 2023 |
Study Area: Behavioural Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology
Scholarship Description:
Doctoral Research Associate Position in Behavioural Ecology
Join the DFG-funded project exploring individualized landscapes of fear in small mammals. As a Doctoral Research Associate, you’ll engage in experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with an international team. The position is tied to working towards a doctorate and offers support for independent research work.
Eligibility:
- M.Sc. (or equivalent) in behavioural biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related field.
- Strong interest and knowledge in behavioural biology, evolutionary ecology, and animal ecology.
- Experience in behavioural observation and/or ecological experiments is advantageous.
- Good organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English (German language skills are desirable).
Required Documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of publications
- Letter of motivation (maximum two pages)
- Certificates and affiliations of two academic references
How to Apply: Send your application, in English, as a single PDF file (max. size 5 MB) to ethologie@uni-muenster.de with the subject line “PhD position.”
Last Date: The application deadline is 30 November 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered. For inquiries, contact Prof. Melanie Dammhahn at ethology@uni-muenster.de.
For more details, visit Department of Behavioural Biology and Melanie Dammhahn’s Website.
