Doctoral Student Scholarship in Paleobotany: The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung invites applications for a doctoral student position in Paleobotany, focusing on patterns in the fossil record of seed plants during the late Mesozoic. This position will support a project aimed at understanding the geological and biological causes of floral patterns in Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Doctoral Student Scholarship in Paleobotany at Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Designation:
Position Title: Doctoral Student (m/f/d) in Paleobotany
Reference Number: #01-25029
Contract Type: Limited term, part-time (75%)
Duration: 30 months with the possibility of a 6-month extension
Start Date: 01.09.2025
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Paleobotany |
| Location | Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Employment Scope | Part-time (75%) |
| Compensation | E 13 TV-H / Collective agreement of Hesse |
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential:
- Diploma or Master’s degree in Botany, Biology, Paleontology, Paleobiology, or related fields
- Knowledge of botany and plant anatomy
- Strong interest in trait-based analyses and macroevolution
- Good communication skills for collaboration in a diverse, international environment
- Very good command of written and spoken English
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the statistical programming language R
- Experience with vegetative fossils of seed plants
- Knowledge of cuticular anatomy and microscopy techniques, including fluorescence and confocal microscopy
Description:
As part of the Emmy Noether Project “Spatial signal and bias in the fossil record of seed plants in the late Mesozoic,” the doctoral student will explore the variation in plant trait diversity during the Jurassic-Cretaceous interval. Responsibilities will include studying vegetative fossil specimens, quantifying morphological variation, and disseminating results through scientific channels.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their complete application documents, including a cover letter, detailed CV, and references, electronically in a single PDF file. Applications should quote reference #01-25029 and be submitted to recruiting@senckenberg.de.
Last Date to Apply:
Application Deadline: 11th May 2025
For more information, please visit Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung or contact Dr. Mario Coiro at mario.coiro@senckenberg.de.
