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5-Year Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Microbial Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology at University of Latvia University of Latvia in Latvia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Latvia
University
University of Latvia

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5-Year Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Microbial Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology at the University of Latvia.
The University of Latvia has secured funding through the Choose Europe for Science MSCA COFUND programme to recruit 11 fully funded postdoctoral researchers. This specific opportunity is for an exceptional candidate working on microbial biotechnology and synthetic biology, with a research focus on genome mining, co-cultivation, and strain engineering to activate silent biosynthetic pathways and discover new natural products for sustainable biotechnology applications.
Researchers will also have access to the University of Latvia Microbial Strain Collection (UL-MSCL) and the UL Academic Centre infrastructure, plus structured mentoring support.
Funding: 5-year full-time employment contract, €6,700 gross monthly remuneration package (including mobility allowance), family allowance where applicable, and €25,000/year dedicated to research, training, networking, and conferences.
Eligibility/selection: Open, competitive call. Submitted individual project proposals will be assessed by an independent peer-review board based on scientific excellence and potential for long-term collaboration. Applicants are expected to prepare their own project proposal aligned with the advertised research theme.
Timeline: Official call opens mid-January 2027; application deadline in March 2027; start date in the second half of 2027 (latest Jan 1, 2028).
Contact: Interested candidates may contact mentor Dr. Anete Boroduške at [email protected] to discuss project ideas before the call opens.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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