Research Associate in the Durian Project at Leuphana University Lüneburg 2026

The university is seeking a responsible, motivated and committed individual for the Social-Ecological Systems Institute.

Your tasks:

• Collection of acoustic data for the monitoring of birds and amphibians on the Malay Peninsula
• Analysis of the collected data, including acoustic indices and the identification of individual species
• Publication of the results in scientific journals
• Writing a dissertation based on the findings.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
• a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany, in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
• a high level of job security as part of the public service,
• an additional company pension scheme via the Federal and State Employees' Pension Fund (VBL),
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 am to 9 pm,
• Flexible and family-friendly options for switching between on-site and remote work,
• a comprehensive range of internal and external training opportunities,
• a diverse sports program supported by the university, which can be used for one hour per week during working hours to promote the health of employees,
• a university-sponsored lunchtime catering service in the cafeteria,
• A Germany ticket, sponsored by the university, as a job ticket.

Requirements

• Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., ecology)
• Experience in collecting acoustic data for monitoring birds and amphibians (e.g., as part of a master's thesis)
• Knowledge of various ecosystems on the Malay Peninsula, including durian plantations
• Knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia is desirable in order to communicate with local stakeholders.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit all required documents (without photos) via the  application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Leuphana University Lüneburg webpage.