Germany

Diaspora Small Scale Project Fund

Diaspora Small Scale Project Fund

Are you part of a non-profit organisation in Germany? Does the organisation consist of at least 50 percent people (board or members) with a migration history? Are you interested in contributing to sustainable development in Albania, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Georgia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kosovo, Nepal, Serbia, Tunisia, Ukraine and Vietnam? Then send us your project idea by 24 September 2023.

Documents related to Opportunity
Stellenausschreibung_PhD_ConservES_3.pdf
Country of Opportunity
Germany
Type of Appointment
Full-time Employment
Closing Date
Contact Email
feliem3@gmail.com

The Chair of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology at the Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg,
Germany (https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/zoo3/) invites applications for a
PhD Position
Starting date is 1st March 2023 or later. The position is fixed-term (36 months), remuneration will be based
on the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (collective agreement for the public service of
German federal states, TV-L 13, 65 % part-time). The job posting is subject to approval by the national funder.
Project description
Agricultural landscapes in Europe are home to a high diversity of plants and animals that provide essential
ecosystem services such as pollination and pest control. Yet landscape simplification, intensive agricultural
practices and anthropogenic climate change pose a major threat, especially to insects. Agri-environment
schemes can be an effective tool to counteract negative impacts of human activities on biodiversity. However,
their effectiveness depends on the type of measure, the landscape context, climatic conditions and possible
interactions thereof. At the same time, implementation of biodiversity-enhancing methods is often insufficient.
In this project, we use a participatory research approach involving living labs and BioBlitz activities to increase
stakeholder participation and data collection, coupled with a large-scale, manipulative field experiment
across four European countries. The main goal is to assess the effectiveness of habitat enhancement (via
landscape complexity and floral enrichment) on insect biodiversity and associated species interactions
(herbivory, pollination, pest control). The successful applicant will implement the research in Germany.
We require
We are seeking one highly motivated candidate with a strong interest and expertise in insects and
agroecology to join our interdisciplinary and international project. The following qualifications are required:
• Applicants should have a university degree (MSc, Diplom) in ecology, zoology or a related discipline as
well as strong skills in several of the following areas: experimental field research, use of statistical data
analysis (preferably in R), excellent command of English language and experience with scientific writing
• Knowledge in insect (e.g., carabids, spiders, wild bees, butterflies) and plant identification
• Knowledge in the use of GIS is advantageous.
• Physical fitness and very good English language skills are required, as well as sound knowledge of
German, as communication with local farmers and stakeholders, but also students/student assistants is a
major component of the project
• Driver’s license valid in Germany necessary and (ideally) access to a car for field work
We offer
• Friendly and inspiring working atmosphere in a young research group and the opportunity to cooperate
with internationally renowned scientists and Postdocs from within and outside of the department
• A structured PhD program with free access to transferable skill courses and workshops within the JMU
Research Academy and the Graduate School of Life Sciences
• The chance to work at the interface between research, practice, and nature conservation, with your own
research contributing to the enhanced implementation of agri-environmental schemes in Europe
The University of Würzburg is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we explicitly encourage applications
from qualified women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be
given preferential consideration.
Please email your application as a single PDF file to Dr. Sarah Redlich (sarah.redlich@uni-wuerzburg.de)
until 5th February 2023. Applications should include a cover letter, a short summary of your research
interests and experience, CV, list of publications, certificates (Bachelor/Master/Diplom), and the names and
email addresses of two potential referees. Interviews of applicants will take place in mid February 2023.
 

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