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University of Graz - Department of Biology - Honeybee behavioral ecology and self-regulation

Project Assistant - Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)

Application deadline: 23.05.2025
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52,007.20
Employment Start: As soon as possible
Hours per week: 30 h/w
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Temporary Employment: Limited to 3 years with option to extend to 4 years

Your Responsibilities

Writing a relevant dissertation, preferably cumulatively based on scientific journal publications
Conducting and analysing experiments in behavioural ecology with honeybees
Utilization and tuning of AI-tools for animal behavior classification
Benchmarking and testing technology in biohybrid beehives
Handling and management of living honeybee colonies in their hives
Study the spatio-temporal structure of honeycombs
Participation in research-related travel activities (workshops, conferences, project meetings)
Participating in collaborative research tasks within an international network of project partners
Participation in organizational and administrative tasks in the EU-projects RoboRoyale and Sensorbees

Your Profile

Master in biology, zoology or equivalent
The work requires regular contact with live honeybee colonies - so health clearance (e.g. no allergies) and a natural comfort level with bees are required
Practical knowledge in experimentation with bees / other social insects is advantageous
Good mathematical / computer skills are advantageous
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
High level of commitment and motivation for scientific work
High degree of personal responsibility and ability to cooperate
Ability to communicate and work in a team

The following documents are required for a complete application:

Letter of motivation and academic CV
Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

We offer an annual gross salary of € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position.

We Offer

Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
Continuing Education: Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived.
Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

We are an interdisciplinary research group specializing in swarm intelligence and its application to ecological questions. Our work combines experimental studies on living swarms with innovative technical approaches to better understand complex ecological relationships and animal behavior.

Contact

Dr. Martin Stefanec | martin.stefanec@uni-graz.at

Artificial Life Laboratory Graz

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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