PhD Position in Ecology (m/f/d): The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin is offering a full-time doctoral position for the project “PatHogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity (PHABB)” funded by the prestigious HORIZON–MSCA-2022-DN program of the European Commission. The project aims to investigate microbial community dynamics, virulence, and host specificity of pathogens targeting algae, with a focus on disease management in seaweeds and harmful algal blooms.
PhD Position in Disease Evolutionary Ecology (m/f/d)
Summary Table:
| Type of Contract | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 22 Apr 2023 |
| Tentative Start Date | 01 Jul 2024 (or shortly thereafter) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Monthly Living Allowance | €3,342.20 |
| Monthly Mobility Allowance | €600 |
| Monthly Family Allowance | €660 (for researchers with family obligations) |
| Special Needs Allowance | Available for researchers with disabilities |
| Contact Email | justyna.wolinska@igb-berlin.de |
Study Area:
Biology, Molecular Biology, Ecology
Scholarship Description:
The PhD position within the PHABB project involves investigating harmful algal bloom (HAB) pathogens at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin. The project aims to uncover the biological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying microbial community dynamics, virulence, and host specificity of pathogens affecting algae.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the trans-national mobility criterion and not have resided or carried out their main activity in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. Additionally, applicants must be doctoral candidates at the time of recruitment, not already in possession of a doctoral degree.
Required Documents:
- Letter of motivation indicating research interests and experience
- CV
- Certificates
- Contact information of two potential referees
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application as a single PDF document via the recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs. Enquiries can be directed to Prof. Justyna Wolinska at justyna.wolinska@igb-berlin.de.
Last Date:
22 Apr 2023
