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MAMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

PhD position in field-based human ecology and behavior(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Full-timeInternshipOn-site

Fieldwork among Nicaraguan horticulturalists, analyzing age-related behavior, demographics, and ecological knowledge. Functional Spanish language skills required. State-of-the-art equipment, German language courses offered.

Requirements

  • Excellent academic performance
  • Strong motivation for PhD
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Functional Spanish language skills
  • Willingness for fieldwork research
  • Previous fieldwork research experience
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Experience in remote, rural locations
  • Familiarity with R computing software
  • Experience with database management
  • Experience with statistical analysis
  • Master’s degree completed

Tasks

  • Conduct fieldwork among Indigenous Nicaraguan horticulturalists
  • Examine age-related behavioral changes
  • Analyze household demographics and material wealth
  • Study social networks and kinship
  • Assess physical strength and ecological knowledge
  • Advance methods for longitudinal analysis of behavioral data
  • Use multilevel statistical models
  • Participate in training at the Institute
  • Contribute to ongoing longitudinal research
  • Maintain and update field site data

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • SpanishBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • R computing software

Benefits

Modern Equipment

  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Consumables and equipment covered

Other Benefits

  • Excellent research environment

Learning & Development

  • Structured training program
  • German language courses offered
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