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Bojan Polić

5 months ago

Biomedical Research Department of Histology and Embryology in Croatia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Neuroscience

Funding

Both PhD positions are fully funded. The ERC Starting Grant project offers a 5-year fully funded PhD position, while the other position is for 6 years and also fully funded. Funding includes access to state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship, and career development opportunities. No specific stipend amount or tuition details are provided.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Croatia

University

University in Rijeka

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Keywords

Neuroscience
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Behavioral Science
Biology
Microscopy
Health Science
Metabolic Syndrome
Pathogen Biology
Transgenic Animal Models
Psychoneuroimmunology

About this position

Two new PhD positions open at our department!

The Department of Histology and Embryology is one of the leading biomedical research labs in Croatia, with a strong track record in immunology and metabolic disease. With publications in Science, Nature Immunology and Nature Metabolism, we are proud to deliver world-class science.

Our enthusiastic team of young, motivated researchers — supported by state-of-the-art facilities for in vitro and in vivo research — provides an inspiring academic climate.

Now you can become part of this team!
We are opening two PhD positions (6 years), supervised by Prof. Bojan Polic (Head of the European Federation of Immunological Societies) and Doc. Marko Šestan (Recent winner of an ERC grant, the 'Oscar of Science'), offering an excellent foundation for a future career in academia.

?? Read more about the projects and how to apply here:
https://lnkd.in/d4TiziwJ

Funding details

Both PhD positions are fully funded. The ERC Starting Grant project offers a 5-year fully funded PhD position, while the other position is for 6 years and also fully funded. Funding includes access to state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship, and career development opportunities. No specific stipend amount or tuition details are provided.

What's required

Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong interest in experimental research and interdisciplinary approaches. Prior laboratory experience and familiarity with animal models are advantageous. No specific degree or GPA requirements are mentioned, but candidates should be eligible for PhD studies and interested in immunology, metabolic disease, neuroimmunology, and behavioral science.

How to apply

Read more about the projects and application instructions at https://lnkd.in/d4TiziwJ. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link. For further inquiries, contact [email protected] or call +385 51 651 176.

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