PhD Position in Environmental Genomics and Pollinator Ecology

Official occupation: ph.d., naturvidenskab og teknik. Employment conditions: Almindelige vilkår. Employer CVR: 31119103.

Primary career market

Transport, Logistics & Maritime (employer and organisation context). Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Ecoscience programme. The position is available from 01 February 2027 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.

Title PhD Position in Environmental Genomics and Pollinator Ecology Research area and project description Pollinating insects are declining globally due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and emerging diseases. While conservation efforts typically focus on terrestrial habitats and floral resources, the role of freshwater ecosystems in supporting pollinator populations remains poorly understood.

Recent evidence suggests that ponds, streams and wetlands can act as important biodiversity hotspots for insect pollinators, providing hydration, microclimatic refugia, microbial resources and potentially novel nutritional supplements. However, the mechanisms linking freshwater habitats and pollinator health remain largely unexplored.

This PhD project will investigate how freshwater ecosystems influence pollinator diversity, diet, microbiomes and health1 …