CareerPlan

Qualifizierungsstelle mit dem Ziel der Promotion Ausschreibungs-ID: fb17-0031-wmz-2026

Marburg, HESSENFull-time2026-11-10

Core

Researching the impact of barriers like wind turbines and power lines on the flight behavior of large birds (e.g., red kite, black stork) using bio-logging and movement ecology.

Role type

Research Associate (PhD Qualification)

Builds

Scientific publications and datasets on animal movement plasticity and adaptation to environmental changes.

Domain

Ecology / Ornithology / Movement Ecology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Statistical modeling (R, Python), GIS, Movement data analysis (GPS/ACC), Machine Learning/KI approaches, Avifauna behavior knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience with Movebank, Mixed Models, Step-Selection Functions, Hidden Markov Models

Technologies

R, Python, Movebank, GPS-GSM, ACC sensors

Responsibilities

Analyze telemetered bird movement data, integrate environmental data, conduct field surveys, write scientific publications, mentor students

Seniority

Junior Researcher (PhD Candidate)