Postdoc en ecología microbiana de aves playeras y resistencia antimicrobiana - Universidad de Debrecen, Hungría - Salario hasta 2.200 EUR/mes - Deadline 18 julio 2026
Location: Debrecen, HungaryOrganization: University of Debrecen, Department of Evolutionary Zoology (collaborative project with the University of Oxford and HUN-REN)
Contract Type: Postdoctoral position
Main Description:
This postdoctoral position focuses on investigating the role of migratory birds in the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The successful candidate will conduct field research on breeding and non-breeding shorebirds, combined with microbial sampling. The project is part of a collaborative initiative between the University of Debrecen, HUN-REN, and the University of Oxford.
Requirements:
- PhD in animal ecology, behavioural ecology, population demography, or a related field
- Strong background in behavioural ecology, population ecology, field biology, wildlife conservation, disease ecology, and microbiology
- Experience in quantitative analyses
- Knowledge of programming languages such as R
- Experience with biostatistics or demography (desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English
- Field experience
- Bird ringing licence
- Full driving licence
- Gross salary up to 800,000 HUF per month (approximately 2,200 EUR)
- Social security and health contributions paid by the employer
- Substantially lower cost of living compared to Western Europe
- Affordable accommodation and food
Send the following to Ms Rita Nagy at nagy.rita@science.unideb.hu using the subject line 'HU-RIZONT post-doc application':
- Cover letter explaining your research interests and suitability for the position
- CV including a list of scientific publications
- Contact details of two referees
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