DACH Geobiology Symposium 2025

 18–19 September 2025 | Natural History Museum, Vienna

Welcome

The DACH Geobiology Symposium is the annual meeting point for early-career researchers at the intersection of geosciences and biosciences. Since 2022, it has grown into a vibrant platform for young scientists to present research, exchange ideas, and build international networks. After successful meetings in Zurich (2022), Jena (2023), and Bayreuth (2024), we are excited to welcome you to Vienna in 2025!

Participation is free and open to early-career researchers from across Europe and beyond.

About the Venue: Natural History Museum Vienna

The Natural History Museum Vienna is one of the world’s leading natural science museums, with collections dating back over 250 years. Housed in a grand 19th-century building crowned by a striking dome, the museum features more than 20 million objects-from rare fossils and minerals to the famous 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf statue, impressive dinosaur skeletons, and the world’s largest meteorite collection. Its beautifully restored halls and state-of-the-art exhibitions offer an inspiring setting for scientific discovery and exchange.

Event Highlights

  • Present your research to an international audience of peers
  • Engage in lively discussions and scientific exchange
  • Build valuable networks for your future career
  • Enjoy keynote lectures from leading experts

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Lotta Purkamo

Senior Researcher, Geological Survey of Finland
Expert in environmental microbial ecology, groundwater formation, and microbe-mineral interactions.

Program Overview

  • Talks and poster sessions by early-career researchers
  • Keynote lectures and interactive Q&A
  • Networking events and social activities
  • Full program is coming soon!

How to Apply

Participation is free!

To apply, please send your application by email to:
geobio2025.groundwater.ecology@univie.ac.at

About the Symposium

Founded in 2022 as a European counterpart to the US Geobiology Symposium, the DACH Geobiology Symposium brings together researchers from the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and beyond. Our mission is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support the next generation of geobiologists.

Join us in Vienna for two days of science, networking, and discovery in one of the world’s most inspiring museums!