We invite applications for several PhD positions within our interdisciplinary DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center 1357 Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth. The positions are limited to 31.12.2026. The salary is in accordance with the German Public Service salary scale (TV-L E13).
PhD Position (m/f/d) CRC 1357 Microplastics
The CRC 1357 project:
The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center "Microplastics" links the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth. In its second funding period (2023-2026), the CRC 1357 investigates the biological effects of microplastics on various organisms, the transport of microplastics in and between air, water and soil, the formation and aging of microplastics, and new approaches to solutions in the field of environmentally friendly plastics. As a doctoral researcher within the CRC 1357 you profit from an interdisciplinary team, working on an application-oriented research field and you can contribute answering fundamental questions. All PhD students will receive an individual and interdisciplinary qualification through the University of Bayreuth Graduate School and the structured BayNAT - PhD Program Interdisciplinary Microplastics Sciences, that will link all PhD candidates studying microplastics from all participating disciplines.
Your general profile:
- Very good master thesis in biology, chemistry, physics, material sciences or environmental sciences. Please pay close attention to the specific requirements of the respective PhD position.
- Ability to work independently and in a structured manner and on schedule.
- Commitment, high flexibility, team spirit
- Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
For more information about the specific requiremesns of the offered positions please have a look at the short descriptions below.
Applications:
The link to submit your online application through the UBT application portal or the application portals of the external partner institutes as well as more information on application deadlines and contact persons for the specific position you find in the short descripetions below
Job details
About the employer
Understanding the mechanisms and processes of biological effects, transport and formation: From model to complex systems as a basis for new solutions
Visit the employer page