About Position/Job
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen invites applications for a Research Position (PhD, f/m/d, TV-L E13, 65%) at the Faculty of Science, Institute of Geography, Chair of Geoecology. This position is part of the DFG Priority Programme SPP 1374 “Biodiversity Exploratories”, one of Germany’s most established long-term research initiatives on biodiversity–ecosystem functioning.
The PhD project, titled “P-Niche: Parent material and land-use intensity as driver for niche complementarity in phosphorus mobilisation between plants and microbes”, is supervised by Prof. Dr Yvonne Oelmann. The research focuses on land-use and biodiversity effects on phosphorus cycling in soils, microorganisms, and plants, using biogeochemical, radioisotope, and wet-chemistry approaches. The position is fully funded for three years and offers an excellent interdisciplinary research environment with collaboration across leading German institutions, including Helmholtz Munich and TU Munich.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Research Position (PhD, f/m/d)
- Institution: Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
- Department: Faculty of Science, Institute of Geography, Chair of Geoecology
- Research Field: Geoecology / Environmental Sciences
- Location: Tübingen, Germany
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Part-time, Doctoral Research Position
- Start Date (Anticipated): March 2026
- Working Hours: 65% (TV-L)
- Salary Range: TV-L E13 (65%)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master
Research Area
- Soil–plant–microorganism interactions
- Phosphorus cycling in terrestrial ecosystems
- Land-use intensity and biodiversity effects
- Biogeochemical processes in soils
- Radioisotope and stable isotope tracing
- Wet chemistry and laboratory analysis
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Geoecology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geoscience, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline
- Solid knowledge of biogeochemical processes in ecosystems
- Laboratory experience in wet chemistry
- Strong skills in statistics and data analysis using R
- Fluency in English and German
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with radioisotopes or stable isotopes in environmental research
- Background in experimental design
- Strong academic writing and communication skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary environmental research
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent doctoral research within the P-Niche project
- Analyse phosphorus dynamics in soils, plants, and microorganisms
- Apply radioisotope techniques to trace phosphorus pathways
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Biodiversity Exploratories
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Present results at scientific conferences and project meetings
Application Process
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application by email to Prof. Dr. Yvonne Oelmann. Email: yvonne.oelmann@uni-tuebingen.de
Required Documents
- Letter of motivation
- Complete curriculum vitae (including list of publications, if any)
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
- Names and contact details of two references
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Open now
- Deadline: 16 January 2026
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Tübingen
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply Now: mailto:yvonne.oelmann@uni-tuebingen.de
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