PhD en parásitos y microbiota de peces invasores - Masaryk University, Brno, República Checa - 4 años - 1.185€/mes - Deadline 3 abril 2026
Location: Brno, Czech RepublicOrganization: Department of Botany and Zoology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University
Contract Type: 4-year PhD position
Main Description: This doctoral position focuses on investigating the effects of invasive fish species on parasitic and microbial communities of native fish, using both field and experimental approaches. The project analyzes interactions between parasites and microbiota in invasive and native fish systems, utilizing DNA metabarcoding for microbial analysis.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Biology or related discipline
- Background in parasite-host ecology, evolution, or fish parasitology
Benefits/Conditions:
- Monthly stipend: 25,000 CZK (approximately 1,030 EUR) as Masaryk University scholarship, plus additional 15% as employment contract funded by the project
- All research expenses covered
How to Apply: Send email to prof. Andrea Vetešníková Šimková (simkova@sci.muni.cz) with CV including explanation of previous work, motivation letter (1-2 pages), and contact details of previous supervisors before April 3, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online in April.
