PhD Student (m/f/d) – Analysis of Communication and Coordination in Animal Groups
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensbiologie), Communication and Collective Movement Group
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Who can apply: A Master’s degree in any scientific discipline (biology, physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering); programming experience (R, Python, MATLAB or similar) is essential. Working language English, German not required. No citizenship restriction is stated. What is funded: Full-time, fully funded for 4 years (TVöD salary scale E-13, 65%); flexible start in summer or autumn 2027; planned membership of IMPRS-QBEE (Konstanz). Deadline: 22 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensbiologie), Communication and Collective Movement Group, official page.
Who can apply
- A Master's degree in any scientific discipline (biology, physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering); programming experience (R, Python, MATLAB or similar) is essential. Working language English, German not required. No citizenship restriction is stated.
Stage dates
Apply through the online portal with a 2-page letter of motivation and research statement (including a short proposal with a mock figure), a code example and the other listed documents.22 November 2026
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