PhD Student (m/f/d) - 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH - Arbovirus Ecology group
PhD Student (m/f/d) - 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH - Arbovirus Ecology group
PhD Student (m/f/d) - 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH - Arbovirus Ecology group
PhD Student (m/f/d) - 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH - Arbovirus Ecology group
Bernhard-Nocht-Institut fuer Tropenmedizin Jobportal
Gesundheit, Soziales
Hamburg
- Art der Beschäftigung: Teilzeit
- Vor Ort
PhD Student (m/f/d) - 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH - Arbovirus Ecology group
Über diesen Job
The
Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM, www.bnitm.de/en)
is the largest Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Germany and member of the Leibniz Research Association, the National Reference Centre for Tropical Pathogens, and a WHO Collaborating Centre.
The Arbovirus Ecology group led by Dr. Renke Lühken at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) in Hamburg is looking for two highly motivated
PhD Students (m/f/d)
for the investigation of the impact of climatic conditions, competition and insecticides on the development and adult traits (e.g. adult survival, body size) of mosquitoes. The work includes molecular work to identify mosquito species, laboratory and fields experiments with living mosquitoes, using stereomicroscopes to sort and analyze mosquitoes, imaging techniques to collect information on the development of mosquitoes and subsequent statistical analysis and publication. The project will be carried out within an international team of scientists.
The Arbovirus Ecology group led by Dr. Renke Lühken at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) in Hamburg is looking for two highly motivated
PhD Students (m/f/d)
- 65 % EG 13 TV-AVH -
for the investigation of the impact of climatic conditions, competition and insecticides on the development and adult traits (e.g. adult survival, body size) of mosquitoes. The work includes molecular work to identify mosquito species, laboratory and fields experiments with living mosquitoes, using stereomicroscopes to sort and analyze mosquitoes, imaging techniques to collect information on the development of mosquitoes and subsequent statistical analysis and publication. The project will be carried out within an international team of scientists.
Your Profile:
- Completed master’s degree or equivalent in ecology, biology, or a related field
- High interest in entomological work in laboratory and field experiments with living mosquitoes
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork, including the deployment of mosquito traps and regular sample campaigns
- Practical experience with entomological, molecular biological techniques and statistical analysis methods are an advantage
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Interest to supervise and train students at the bachelor and master level
- Ability to work independently and creative and to work and communicate in a team
We offer:
- An interesting and challenging research project with an applied focus
- Integration into an open-minded, collaborative, and highly motivated research team
- A structured PhD training program and opportunities for further education and training
- A chance to participate in national and international conferences
- Flexible and family-friendly working hours
- 30 vacation days per year
- Childcare subsidy
- Subsidy for HVV-ProfiTicket as "Deutschlandticket” (Basic)
- A central location at the Landungsbrücken, easily accessible by public transport
- Company pension scheme
Starting date should be February 1st 2026. The position is initially limited to 36 months and according to the rules of the public service under the TV-AVH (collective agreement of the "Arbeitsrechtliche Vereinigung Hamburg").
We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women, men and non-binary people. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Please apply
by 15.01.2026
preferably via our online form with a motivation letter, CV, high school and university certificates and names and, if available, contact information of references.
Alternatively, you can submit your application referring to "PhD Arbovirus Ecology" via postal mail to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the selection procedure, please contact Jeannette Meurer from the HR Department (
meurer@bnitm.de
).
For further questions please contact Dr. Renke Lühken ( luehken@bnitm.de , phone: +49 40 285380-862).
For further questions please contact Dr. Renke Lühken ( luehken@bnitm.de , phone: +49 40 285380-862).
Unternehmens-Details
Bernhard-Nocht-Institut fuer Tropenmedizin Jobportal
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