Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution
The Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution is devoted to educating students in advancing our knowledge on the ecology and evolution of extant and ancestral organisms, populations and communities. In Ecology, the ambition is to better understand the mechanistic and evolutionary drivers of patterns and processes from gene regulation to the structure and function of ecosystems and the impact of communities on the biogeochemical cycles and their adaptive capacity in response to environmental change. In Evolution, we address the evolutionary processes leading to changes in organization and temporal dynamics of organisms, populations and species at the molecular, developmental, morphological and physiological level.
"We welcome highly motivated PhD candidates, who share the enthusiasm and spirit of our Doctoral School to provide scientific answers to global challenges in ecology and evolution under changing environmental conditions. Our Doctoral School provides excellent conditions and an intellectual environment that allows realizing international competitive research."
Gerhard J. Herndl, Head of the Vienna Doctoral School Ecology and Evolution 2020-2023
VDSEE Symposium 2026
Registration for Poster/Oral presentation: Closed
Abstract: Please use this template. Oral presenters will be selected after the deadline, those who are not selected will be invited to present a poster. Please note that your abstract and presentation should be tailored to a broader audience of biologists from diverse backgrounds.
Poster: Poster size should be maximum A0 to fit on our poster boards. Posters can be printed by the DocSchool or you can bring a poster that you already have.
Deadline for attendance and Arts&Science Event: 30 January 2026
Arts&Science: Please register your project here
There will be cash prizes for the best talks and posters: 200 € for the best posters and 400 € for the best talks.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact docschool.vdsee@univie.ac.at
For VDSEE members there will be 1 ECTS for participation, plus 1 ECTS for presentation (poster or oral)
Save the date! – March 2026!
Call for funded PhD Positions
The VDSEE will open a call for funded PhD-positions in March 2026!
There will be several positions in various disciplines of ecology and evolution.
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