PhD Student (m/f/d) – Oceanic Collective Intelligence
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensbiologie), Collective Ecology Group
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Who can apply: A completed M.Sc. in the natural sciences (ecology and evolutionary biology, oceanography, physics or related) or mathematics; programming and fieldwork experience desirable. 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%); start summer or autumn 2027; funded by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung Nexus Programme; membership of IMPRS-QBEE. Deadline: 15 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensbiologie), Collective Ecology Group, official page.
Who can apply
- A completed M.Sc. in the natural sciences (ecology and evolutionary biology, oceanography, physics or related) or mathematics; programming and fieldwork experience desirable. 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 (with a mock figure), CV, 2 to 3 references, BSc and MSc transcripts and a writing sample.15 November 2026
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