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PhD in Blood Donor Surveillance for Emerging Pathogens at University of Turku University of Turku in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded 36-month doctoral researcher position under the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks programme. Financial package includes a living allowance of €4,010 per month (subject to Finland correction coefficient), a mobility allowance of €710 per month, and, where applicable, a family allowance of €660 per month. Includes salary, employment benefits, international mobility, secondments, and training opportunities.
Deadline
Oct 8, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Turku
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Doctoral Researcher position at the University of Turku in blood donor surveillance for emerging pathogens within the EU-funded DETECTIVE Doctoral Network (Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks).
The project sits at the intersection of virology, epidemiology, genomics, serology, bioinformatics, and public health preparedness. The doctoral candidate (DC3) will help develop innovative approaches for monitoring emerging pathogens through large-scale blood donor surveillance, integrating serological, genomic, epidemiological, and demographic data to improve epidemic intelligence.
Host institution: University of Turku, Finland. The role includes international secondments at University College London (UK) and Takeda (Austria), offering academic and industrial training. The position is part of a wider network recruiting 14 doctoral candidates across Europe.
Funding: fully funded for 36 months. MSCA package includes a living allowance of €4,010/month (subject to Finland correction coefficient), a mobility allowance of €710/month, and, where applicable, a family allowance of €660/month, plus employment benefits and network training.
Eligibility highlights: applicants need a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, microbiology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, or a related field; eligibility for doctoral studies at the University of Turku; strong English communication skills; and compliance with MSCA mobility rules. Applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment, and must not already hold a doctoral degree.
Application window: 10 September 2026 to 8 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki). Apply via the University of Turku recruitment system and complete the DETECTIVE online application form. Required documents include a CV, motivation letter, degree certificate(s), transcript, referee details, and any optional supporting documents.
Funding details
Fully funded 36-month doctoral researcher position under the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks programme. Financial package includes a living allowance of €4,010 per month (subject to Finland correction coefficient), a mobility allowance of €710 per month, and, where applicable, a family allowance of €660 per month. Includes salary, employment benefits, international mobility, secondments, and training opportunities.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences, microbiology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, or a related field; be eligible for doctoral studies at the University of Turku; demonstrate strong interest in infectious disease research and emerging pathogens; have excellent written and oral English communication skills; and be able to work in an interdisciplinary, international environment. Applicants must also comply with MSCA Doctoral Network eligibility and mobility rules, including not having resided or carried out their main activity in Finland for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding recruitment, and must not already hold a doctoral degree. Desirable experience includes molecular biology, virology, serology, genomics, bioinformatics, epidemiological or health-related datasets, and laboratory experience in infectious disease research.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Turku electronic recruitment system by 8 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki). Also complete the DETECTIVE online application form via virusdetective.eu or the Webropol link. Upload CV, motivation letter, degree certificate(s), transcript, referee details, and any optional supporting documents in English as PDF files.
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