PhD Student in Behavioral Biology | PhD position in Behavioral Biology (all genders welcome)

Job Summary

This three-year doctoral position at the German Primate Center (DPZ) focuses on identifying the behavioral mechanisms of parochialism—specifically how cooperation and conflict emerge within and between primate groups. As a PhD researcher, you will conduct extensive fieldwork at the Kirindy Forest station in Madagascar, observing red-fronted lemurs. Your daily responsibilities include performing behavioral observations of social interactions and intergroup conflicts, alongside conducting experiments to measure prosociality and social tolerance. This role is part of a prestigious DFG/NWO Weave Grant collaboration, offering a highly interdisciplinary and team-oriented research environment. You will benefit from close supervision by a Thesis Advisory Committee and enrollment in a structured PhD program in Göttingen. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-level primate research while gaining international field experience and working alongside experts from Utrecht and Groningen universities.