Faculty of Geography and Geosciences :
Urban Ecology and Biodiversity Group
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
PhD candidate (m/f/x): Connectivity of Urban Areas for Wildlife
The Urban Ecology and Biodiversity Group (Prof. Valentin Klaus) at the Institute of Geography researches ecological patterns and processes in urban and rural areas. Our work aims to improve understanding of biodiversity decline and find ways to curb it and promote biodiversity in cities.
In a new project co-funded by Interreg Northwest-Europe, we work on improving habitat connectivity for urban wildlife (small mammals and amphibians) in urban areas.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
3 years or until the end of the project on April 30, 2029, whichever comes first |
| Start: | at the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2026-03-15 |
Your tasks:
- Proactive participation in a European research project aimed at improving the connectivity of habitats in cities
- Identifying measures to improve urban habitat connectivity
- Development of wildlife monitoring in cities
- Study human-wildlife relationships
- Plan and conduct a summer school and produce outreach as well as teaching materials
- Support project members during the implementation of measures and monitoring schemes
- Publishing results in English language publications and presentations at meetings and conferences
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in biology, ecology, geography or a similar discipline
- Strong interest in urban wildlife ecology
- Strong interest in research and perusing a PhD
- Knowledge on mammal biology is an advantage
- Knowledge on habitat connectivity is an advantage
- Statistical and GIS skills are advantages
- Very good English proficiency
- German language skills are advantages
- Willingness to attend meetings across Europe and to perform field work outside
We offer:
- Excellent, exciting and supportive research environment
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
Please make sure to mention the reference number . We look forward to receiving your application.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Dr. Simon Mösch
, Tel.: +49 234 32 18162
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-03-15. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5460.
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