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Last application date Apr 30, 2025 00:00
Department LA21 - Department of Plants and Crops
Contract Limited duration
Degree Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Master of Bioscience Engineering, Master of Biology
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
As part of a recently funded collaborative research project between Germany and Belgium, we offer two PhD positions. One position will be based at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Campus Weihenstephan in Freising (Germany), the second position will be based at the University of Ghent (UGent) in Ghent (Belgium). There will be close collaboration and frequent exchange between the two positions.
About the project:
Plant pollen and nectar are highly important food resources for bee pollinators. The chemical composition of these resources plays a major role in determining which plants are visited by bees for food collection and how they affect bee health and fitness. In particular pollen chemistry additionally affects the bees’ resistance to pathogens. However, the interplay between pollen chemistry, pathogens and bee health is still poorly understood and represents the focus of this collaborative project.
Position 1 at TUM:
The TUM position will primarily focus on the role of chemistry in driving wild bee health and fitness. Particular interest is given to the identification of chemicals which are highly influential for bee health and hence their resilience to pathogen infections. The position is available at the Plant-Insect Interactions group (Prof. Sara D. Leonhardt) as part of the TUM Department of Life Science Systems. Starting date is summer/fall 2025. The position is fixed-term (36 months). Salary scale: TV-L 13, 65%. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.
Position 2 at Ghent University:
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Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.
With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
Position 1 at TUM:
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TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference. As part of your application, you provide personal data to the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Please view our privacy policy on collecting and processing personal data in the course of the application process pursuant to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR) at https://portal.mytum.de/kompass/datenschutz/Bewerbung/. By submitting your application you confirm to have read and understood the data protection information provided by TUM. Find out more about us at www.tum.de.
Position 2 at Ghent University:
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Position 1 at TUM:
We invite applications from highly motivated candidates with passion for and experience in plant/insect research, and ideally with experience in fieldwork and chemical analyses. Please send any inquiries to Sara Leonhardt (sara.leonhardt@tum.de) and your application via eMail to Cornelia Wenske (cornelia.wenske@tum.de) as a single PDF document until 30th of April 2025. Applications should include a motivation letter, a short summary of research interests and experience, CV, list of publications, certificates, and contacts of two potential referees.
Position 2 at Ghent University:
Applications should include a motivation letter, a short summary of research interests and experience, CV, list of publications, certificates (copy of your diploma - if already in your possession), and contacts of two potential referees.
Please send any inquiries and/or your application via eMail to Ivan Meeus (ivan.meeus@ugent.be) as a single PDF document until 30th of April 2025.
Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.
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