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The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) stands for innovative research in international, multidisciplinary teams and a modern research infrastructure. Our task is to develop sustainable livestock farming in a globalized world. Our green, natural campus is just a short drive from the lively coastal city of Rostock.  

We are looking to fill a position for a

PhD student (m/f/d)

****  Start date Sept/Oct 2025 (exact start date fexible) 

Working hours Half-time**** 

Limitation 36 months**** 

Remuneration Pay group 13 TV-L (65 %)

Tender number 2025-10

The working groups Psychophysiology and Physiological genomics aim to elucidate the molecular and physiological underpinnings of adaptive processes in farm animals, with the broader goal of improving welfare without compromising efficiency.

What to expect:

You will join an international and interdisciplinary team, led at the FBN by Liza Moscovice (Psychophysiology) and Eduard Murani (Physiological genomics) working to understand biological pathways mediating helping behavior in a novel animal model. We have recently shown that domestic pigs can help conspecifics in need (https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2023.0665). In your PhD project you will investigate physiological markers and gene expression from central pathways involved in prosocial behavior. This project gives you the chance to learn from the top research groups in the field of animal welfare science and gain in-depth knowledge of multidisciplinary physiological and genomic approaches.

What to bring:

• University degree in biology, with a specialization in neuroscience, physiology, molecularbiology or a related field
• Basic knowledge of animal behaviour and animal physiology, high motivation to work with animals and to gain laboratory experience in genetics and/or physiology
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistical data analysis
• Ability to work in a team, commitment, creativity and initiative in carrying out tasks
• Good verbal and written knowledge of English. Proficiency in German would be a bonus

What we offer:

At FBN, you will be welcomed by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. We will support you with a structured 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
• the possibility to work remotely.

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. Liza Moscovice moscovice@fbn-dummerstorf.de Tel. 038208 68 820

Dr. Eduard Murani murani@fbn-dummerstorf.de Tel. 038208 68 726

Please send applications (single pdf-file preferred), including a motivation letter, detailed CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, and the contact information of references to:

personal@fbn-dummerstorf.de 

Please quote the job number 2025-10 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.

For more information about the FBN, please visit us online:

www.fbn-dummerstorf.de.

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