Wageningen University & Research is offering International PhD Position in Swarming Behaviour of Dipteran Fliers. The project explores how flies and mosquitoes use sensory cues to form swarms, combining fieldwork, lab experiments, and 3D tracking.
To be eligible for this studentship, candidates from all around the world, they must have a recent MSc degree in biology, ecology, ethology, physics, or engineering. They should have good analytical and programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or R), interest in insect behaviour and ecology, and be willing to do fieldwork.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is one of the world’s leading institutions in life sciences, located in the Netherlands. It focuses on research and education in food, health, environment, and society, with the mission “to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.” Known for its interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, WUR has consistently been ranked as the best university in the Netherlands and is recognized for its innovative research, green campus, and strong collaboration with global partners.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.