Doctoral researcher in Theoretical Ecotoxicology/Ecotoxicological Data Science

As part of the Research Alliance Ruhr, the Research Center One Health Ruhr at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) on the Essen Campus, Department of Ecotoxicology, is looking for a Doctoral researcher in Theoretical Ecotoxicology/Ecotoxicological Data Science (f/m/d) (paygroup 13 TV-L, 65%)

At the interface between human health, the environment and animal health, the Research Center One Health Ruhr provides combines the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science and Neuroscience under one interdisciplinary roof. You support the field of Environmental Science and thereby contribute to the development of the working group of Ecotoxicology.


Your tasks

  • You automate the retrieval of ecological and ecotoxicological data
  • You process the data and analyse the data using novel methods of data analysis
  • You publish the results in scientific publications
  • You support the Ecotoxicology working group in the area of modeling, data analysis and management

Your profile

  • Above-average university master degree in environmental sciences, applied mathematics, data science, applied computer science, ecology or a similar field.
  • Previous scientific experience in areas of data analysis and mastery of a programming language such as R or Python are required
  • Knowledge of ecology and ecotoxicology, geospatial data processing as well as of data management with databases is advantageous
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Furthermore, we expect a high degree of self-initiative, inventiveness and creativity, as well as good interpersonal skills and flexibility.
    The holder of the position is expected to pursue a cumulative Phd program.

You can expect

  • a research-intensive environment at an internationally leading institution for water research
  • an interesting, responsible job with great potential for your creativity
  • a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
  • a pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
  • family-friendliness through care options for your children
  • advice on family care tasks
  • a broad range of further training options and individual training
  • an excellent public transport infrastructure and free parking
  • attractive sports and health offers (university sports)
  • the possibility of home office

Start of position: October 2025 or later
Contract period: 3 years
Working time: 65% of a full-time position
Application deadline: 17.08.2025


Applications with the typical documents (academic CV, certificates, reference letter of a mentor) and inquiries with reference code 366-25 should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Ralf Schäfer, Universität Duisburg-Essen, RC One Health Ruhr, 45117 Essen, Telefon 0203 / 183 3962, E-Mail ralf.schaefer@uni-due.de. For more information about the faculty and working group you can read their webpage or contact Prof. Dr. Ralf B. Schäfer.


The University Duisburg-Essen aims at promoting the diversity of its members (see http://www.unidue.de/diversity). The University Duisburg-Essen has been awarded for its effort to promote gender equality with the “Total-E-Quality-Award”. It aims at increasing the share of women in the scientific staff and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Women will be preferentially considered when equally qualified
according to the state equality law. Applications from disabled or equivalents according to § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX are encouraged