PhD Positions in Biosciences: The University of Padova invites applications for fully funded and unfunded PhD positions within its PhD Programme in Biosciences for the academic year 2025–2026. The programme offers cutting-edge research opportunities across multiple curricula including Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation.
PhD Positions in Biosciences – Priority Projects 2025–2026 (Cycle XLI)
🎓 Designation:
PhD Research Fellow
🔬 Research Areas & Sample Projects Include:
- Biochemistry & Biotechnology:
- Diet’s impact on mitochondrial contactome and cancer
- Crosstalk between mitochondria and lipid droplets in obesity
- Cell Biology & Physiology:
- Seeding of intramitochondrial protein aggregates
- Metabolic regulation of angiogenesis in cancer
- Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics:
- Single-cell tumor microenvironment analysis in ovarian cancer
- Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease
- Evolution, Ecology & Conservation:
- Climate-induced behavioral evolution
- Genomics of endangered Alpine plants
Applicants must select and mention at least one specific project of interest in their research statement.
📍 Location:
University of Padova, Italy
✅ Eligibility / Qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Ecology, etc.)
- Strong interest in scientific research and academic career
- English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)
🧪 Job Description:
Selected candidates will carry out high-level research under the guidance of faculty experts. Depending on the chosen project, students may engage in lab work, fieldwork, advanced molecular biology, imaging, bioinformatics, or computational modeling. Students will be provided training in research methods, academic writing, and data analysis, and may also collaborate with international researchers.
📨 How to Apply:
- Visit the PhD Programme’s website at https://www.biomed.unipd.it/phd-programme-in-biosciences
- Download and review the official Call for Applications
- Prepare required documents including:
- Research statement (mentioning at least one preferred project)
- CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
- English language certification (if applicable)
- Submit your application through the university’s online portal (linked in the call)
⏳ Last Date to Apply:
Exact deadline to be confirmed in the official Call for Applications on the university’s website (typically June–July 2025)
📩 Contact for Queries:
Each project includes a contact professor. Reach out to the respective supervisor listed in the project description for specific project-related inquiries.
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