We want you:PhD position (4 years) in the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence! In cooperation, we are looking for a part-time Research Assistant (65%) within the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence "PhenoRob - Robotics and Phenotyping for Sustainable Crop Production" (EXC2070/2) in Core Project 5. As a doctoral candidate, you will contribute to the technological development of novel approaches for automated biodiversity monitoring in the field and collect data on biodiversity and the effects of diversified cropping systems on ecosystem processes and interaction networks between organisms. Your tasks: - Conducting independent research as part of your dissertation project, including the design, planning and analysis of ecological field experiments - Collecting and processing field and/or laboratory data using appropriate methods and quality standards - Statistical evaluation of complex data sets and interpretation of the results in a scientific context - Publishing research results in international journals and presenting them at national and international scientific conferences - Collaborating in project organisation, including coordination with cooperation partners and co-supervision of theses - Supporting research and teaching in the field of biodiversity monitoring Your profile: - University degree (master's degree) in biology, ecology, agricultural sciences or related disciplines - Knowledge of and interest in measurement technology, environmental technology or engineering sciences - Species knowledge in at least one species group (plants, insects, birds) - Excellent knowledge of the English language - Committed, flexible, team-oriented and interested in further training. We offer: - A varied and challenging role with one of the largest employers in the region - Opportunity to pursue a doctorate - Company pension scheme (VBL), - Numerous university sports activities - Excellent public transport connections thanks to our central location in Bonn, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of affordable parking - Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home - Remuneration in accordance with remuneration group 13 TV-L. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university. Its goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Applications will be treated in accordance with the State Equality Act. Applications from suitable candidates with proven severe disabilities and persons of equal status are particularly welcome. If you are interested in this position, please send your complete and informative application documents by 17 February 2026, quoting the reference number PhenoRob2/CP5, exclusively in a PDF file by email to c.scherber@leibniz-lib.de for technical reasons. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherber (c.scherber@leibniz-lib.de). The University of Bonn is an international research university offering a wide range of subjects. With 200 yearsof history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation both at home andabroad, the University of Bonn is one of Germany's most important universities and has been designated a University of Excellence. The Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) is one of the large, globally networked research museums of the Leibniz Association. In addition to excellent research on biological diversity and its change, we are driving forward the further development of our extensive scientific collections with an international team and state-of-the-art technology. Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversitätswandels Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts; Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Grüter (Kaufm. Geschäftsführer) Sitz der Stiftung: Adenauerallee 160 in Bonn Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates: Dr. Michael H. Wappelhorst Meusemann Karen (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)