PhD in Virus Evolution and Phylogenetics at KU Leuven / Rega Institute KU Leuven in Belgium

KU Leuven is advertising a fully funded PhD position at the Rega Institute in the area of virus evolution and phylogenetics. The project focuses on deep evolutionary histories and is a strong fit for candidates interested in evolutionary biology, virology, computational analysis, and statistical phylogenetic methods.

The vacancy is titled “PhD position in Virus Evolution and Phylogenetics: Carving a Window into Deep Evolutionary Histories” (ref. BAP-2026-245) and is hosted by KU Leuven. The post is shared by Philippe Lemey, a researcher at KU Leuven, who appears to be the academic contact/announcer for the opportunity.

This is a PhD opening, not a postdoctoral or master’s call. The post explicitly states that the position is fully funded. No detailed deadline, stipend amount, or full eligibility list is included in the social post excerpt, so applicants should consult the official vacancy page for complete requirements and application instructions.

Interested candidates should review the KU Leuven job page, prepare the required application materials, and apply through the official portal linked in the vacancy. The post encourages sharing the opportunity with others who may be interested.