PhD en ecología de parásitos y depredadores tope en el Mar Báltico - Universidad de Ciencias de la Vida de Estonia, Tartu - 4 años financiados - Deadline 10 mayo 2026
Location: Tartu, EstoniaOrganization: Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Aquaculture
Contract Type: 4-year fully funded PhD position
Main Description:
This project investigates how expanding populations of top predators (cormorants and grey seals) in the Baltic Sea alter host-parasite interactions and generate disease transmission hotspots. The research integrates molecular tools, experimental approaches, and field surveys to study parasites with complex life cycles.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Genetics, Biosciences, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Veterinary Medicine or related field
- Basic experience in molecular methods, bioinformatics and statistics
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Benefits/Conditions:
- Fully funded position as full-time junior researcher for 4 years
- Extensive collaboration opportunities with multinational team
How to Apply:
Send application to Prof. Riho Gross (riho.gross@emu.ee) and Prof. Anti Vasemägi (anti.vasemagi@slu.se) including cover letter, academic CV, contact details of two references, copy of master's certificate. Use code PhD2026 in subject line.
More information: https://www.emu.ee/en/admission-to-phd-studies
Deadline: 10 May 2026
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