PhD en ecología de parásitos de peces y efecto de represas - Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia - 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 as full-time junior researcher
Main Description:
The PhD student will investigate the effects of man-made and beaver dams as modulators of parasite dynamics in fish, focusing on the parasite Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae and Proliferative Kidney Disease (PKD). The student will work under the supervision of Prof. Anti Vasemägi, Prof. Riho Gross, and Dr. Magnus Lauringson.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Genetics, Biosciences, Molecular Biology, Ecology or related field
- Basic molecular laboratory experience
- Basic skills in bioinformatics and statistics
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits/Conditions:
Fully funded 4-year position as full-time junior researcher. Start date: September 1, 2026.
How to Apply:
Send application to Prof. Anti Vasemägi (anti.vasemagi@slu.se) and Dr. Magnus Lauringson (magnus.lauringson@emu.ee) including: motivation letter, academic CV, contact details of two references, copy of master's certificate, and code PhD2026 in subject line.
Deadline: May 10, 2026
More information: https://www.emu.ee/en/admission-to-phd-studies
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