Summary
The Department of Biology at University of Osijek is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to jointly develop a proposal for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. The fellowship opportunity focuses on cutting-edge research in environmental and wildlife ecotoxicology, including contaminant biomonitoring, biochemical and physiological biomarkers, oxidative stress responses, and innovative approaches for assessing environmental pollutants.
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 – Expression of Interest in Environmental & Wildlife Ecotoxicology
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the collaborative preparation of an MSCA fellowship proposal. Funding and employment will depend on the successful evaluation and award of the MSCA application.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Type | MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 (Expression of Interest) |
| Host Institution | Department of Biology, University of Osijek |
| Location | Osijek, Croatia |
| Research Area | Environmental & Wildlife Ecotoxicology |
| Fellowship Duration | 12–24 Months |
| Funding Status | Subject to successful MSCA proposal funding |
| Application Deadline for EOI | 10 July 2026 |
| MSCA Submission Deadline | 9 September 2026 |
| Contact | dora.bjedov@gmail.com / dora.bjedov@biologija.unios.hr |
Designation
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow (Expression of Interest)
Research Area
The proposed fellowship will be developed within the broad field of Environmental and Wildlife Ecotoxicology, focusing on:
- Biochemical and physiological biomarkers of contaminant exposure
- Oxidative stress, detoxification, and neurotoxicity-related responses
- Wildlife and avian biomonitoring
- Integration of biomarker, chemical, and ecological datasets
- Development, validation, and harmonization of ecotoxicological laboratory methods
- Innovative approaches for assessing sublethal effects of environmental contaminants
Location
Department of Biology
Osijek
Croatia
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should:
- Hold a doctoral degree by the MSCA 2026 call deadline.
- Candidates who have successfully defended their PhD thesis but have not yet formally received the degree may also be eligible.
- Have no more than eight years of full-time equivalent research experience after obtaining their PhD (subject to MSCA eligibility rules, exclusions, and extensions).
- Comply with the MSCA mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Croatia for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the call deadline.
- Demonstrate a strong publication record appropriate to their career stage.
- Be capable of working independently and contributing actively to the development of a competitive fellowship proposal.
- Possess excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Preferred Technical Expertise
Candidates with hands-on laboratory experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
- Spectrophotometric and fluorometric biomarker assays
- Enzyme activity measurements
- Oxidative stress and antioxidant defense biomarkers
- Microplate-based laboratory methods
- Ecotoxicology, environmental toxicology, or comparative physiology
- Sample preparation techniques
- Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures
Experience with wildlife or avian studies is considered an advantage.
Job Description
The selected candidate will collaborate in the preparation and submission of an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal and, if funded, will conduct independent research in environmental and wildlife ecotoxicology.
Key responsibilities include:
- Co-developing a competitive MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal.
- Designing and conducting laboratory-based ecotoxicological research.
- Investigating biochemical and physiological responses to environmental contaminants.
- Performing biomarker analyses related to oxidative stress, detoxification, and neurotoxicity.
- Integrating chemical, ecological, and biological datasets for environmental assessment.
- Contributing to scientific publications, presentations, and dissemination activities.
- Supporting the development and validation of innovative ecotoxicological methodologies.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should express their interest by contacting:
Dr. Dora Bjedov
📧 dora.bjedov@gmail.com
📧 dora.bjedov@biologija.unios.hr
Applications and enquiries should be submitted via email or LinkedIn direct message.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and interested researchers are encouraged to share this opportunity within their professional networks.
Last Date to Apply
- Expression of Interest Deadline: 10 July 2026
- MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 Submission Deadline: 9 September 2026
Important Note
This opportunity is an Expression of Interest for the joint preparation of an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal and is not an already funded postdoctoral position. Employment at the host institution will be contingent upon the successful evaluation and funding of the submitted MSCA proposal.
