PhD position (m/f/d) Tender 2026-02
Tätigkeitsprofil:
At the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), we strive to advance sustainable livestock farming in a globalized world. Our research focuses on enhancing resource efficiency while addressing both local and global environmental and cli-mate impacts. We prioritize animal welfare, health, and the safety of food derived from livestock.
FBN is renowned for its innovative and multidisciplinary ap-proach supported by a modern research infrastructure and in-ternational collaboration. Settled on a green campus just a short drive from the vibrant coastal city of Rostock, FBN offers an in-spiring environment for impactful research in the service of a sustainable future for agriculture.
The
Nutritional Biochemistry
working group has a vacancy for a
PhD position (m/f/d)
-
subject to grant approval -
Start date1. April 2026
Working hourshalf-time
Contract term36 months
RemunerationE 13 TV-L (65%)
Tender number2026-02
Workplace assignments:
- Collaboration and qualification (PhD) within the project ‘Sustainable Agrivoltaic Grazing Ecosystem: Agroecological Synergies through Ruminant Integration for Enhanced Environmental and Economic Benefits’ in close cooperation with the project partner University of Potsdam
- Conducting an animal experiment with sheep in photovoltaic systems as part of a European consortium
- Monitoring animal health and welfare
- Analysis of biodiversity, microclimate and nutritional value of the feed
- Testing a novel pasture management system (virtual fencing)
- Data evaluation and statistical analyses
- Presentations at conferences
- Writing publications, manuscripts and reports
Anforderungsprofil:
Your training and skills:
- Master’s degree in agricultural science, veterinary medicine or a comparable discipline
- Good knowledge in animal physiology, feed science and taxonomic identification of plants in extensive grasslands
- Willingness to perform field work in photovoltaic systems and to work with climate sensors
- Practical experience in working with ruminants
- Experience in using Office, and willingness to learn R and QGIS
- Sense of responsibility, operational readiness, and physical resilience
- Driver's license
- Good written and spoken German and very good written and spoken English
What we offer:
At FBN, you will be welcomed by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. We will support you with a struc-tured onboarding. We will also help you with any questions you may have regarding your arrival in the Rostock region. We also offer our employees
- an additional company pension (VBL),
- 30 days annual leave,
- flexible working hours and
- mobile working after finishing the work with animals
The compatibility of work and family life is important to us at FBN, which is why we stand out for our certified family friendliness. Employees with children also find optimal working conditions thanks to our cooperation with the local kindergarten and parent-child rooms.
If you would like to become part of our team, we look forward to receiving your application. As equal opportunities and diversity are important components of our HR policy, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Franziska Koch
koch@fbn-dummerstorf.de
038208 68 870
Dr. Jessica Schwerdtfeger
schwerdtfeger@fbn-dummerstorf.de
038208 68683
Please send your application as single pdf-file, including a motivation letter, a detailed CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, references, and your contact information to:
Please quote the job number 2026-02 in your application.
Finally, it should be noted that we are not allowed to reimburse application or travel expenses in connection
with the application. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal
data for the purpose of the application procedure.
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