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
Join us for the VDSEE Symposium 2026
We are excited to announce the 3rd annual VDSEE Symposium on 27 February 2026!
This is an opportunity for members of our Doctoral School to share their latest research achievements with their peers and the larger university community.
Attendees can look forward to an engaging program of poster presentations and talks delivered by our own PhD students, PIs and external speakers.
Coming back: In the evening before the Symposium, 26.02.26, we're hosting again an Arts&Science event at the UBB!
Meet your colleagues for a drink and get inspired by the diversity of research at the VDSEE. We're inviting all VDSEE-members to get creative and display their research in the form of paintings, drawings, photography, microscopy, sculptures, audio, video, text,etc. Collaborations are very welcome! There will be a goodie for all exhibitors.
Save the date! – Early 2026!
Call for funded PhD Positions
The VDSEE will open a call for funded PhD-positions in early 2026!
Anticipate roles in the disciplines of ecology and evolution, encompassing a variety of interests.
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Opened in 1889, the NHM Vienna is one of the most important natural history museums in the world, with around 30 million objects and more than 841,800 visitors a year.
Non-profit organization rooted at the University of Vienna and founded to support and develop sustainable life science practices.
Initiative of female scientists. Support the careers of female scientist & equalize the female-male employment status at the faculty of life science at the University of Vienna.
