PhD position (m/f/d) Durian

2026-03-17

As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.

The University is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person to join the Social-Ecological Systems Institute from 1 October 2026 for a period of three years:

PhD position (m/f/d)
(salary group EG 13 TV-L, 65 %, for a limited period of 3 years)

Your tasks:

  • Collection of acoustic data for the monitoring of birds and amphibians on the Malaysian Peninsula
  • Analysis of the collected data, including acoustic indices and the identification of individual species
  • Publication of the results in scientific journals
  • Writing a dissertation based on the findings.

Your profile:

  • Completed Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Ecology)
  • Experience in collecting acoustic data for the monitoring of birds and amphibians (e.g., as part of a Master's thesis)
  • Knowledge of various ecosystems on the Malaysian Peninsula, including durian plantations
  • Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia is desirable to communicate with local stakeholders.

Our offer:

  • an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
  • a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
  • a high level of job security as part of the public service,
  • an additional company pension scheme through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
  • flexible and family-friendly opportunities to alternate between presence work and mobile work,
  • an extensive internal and external continuing education programme,
  • a wide range of sporting activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
  • a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the refectory,
  • a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket

Your application: 

For further information please contact Prof. Joern Fischer (joern.fischer@leuphana.de).

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. 

Please submit all required documents (without photo) via our application portal by 30.03.2026. We look forward to receiving your application!