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PhD in Molecular Microbial Ecology: Phage-Host Interactions in Marine Vibrios Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar und Meeresforschung

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Aquaculture
Medical Science
Microbiome Research
Genomic
Bacteriophage
Bioinformatic

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About this position

Open PhD position in Molecular Microbial Ecology focusing on phage-host interactions in potential animal-pathogenic marine Vibrios at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung.

The project is based in Helgoland and is announced by Nina Bartlau, Senior Scientist at AWI / Universität Bremen. The research combines biology, environmental science, and medical science with a strong focus on marine microbial ecology, bacteriophages, aquaculture, and sustainable disease management.

Planned work includes isolating bacteria and bacteriophages from aquaculture systems and natural aquatic environments, characterising isolates using MALDI-TOF MS, FTIR spectroscopy, whole-genome sequencing, and bioinformatics, and testing the potential use of phages in aquaculture with European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) larvae. The project also investigates how temperature affects phage-host interactions under climate change scenarios.

This is a PhD opening; no postdoc or masters opening is indicated. The post does not specify funding, stipend, tuition, or language-test waivers. The application deadline is 5 August 2026.

Interested candidates should review the AWI jobs page and contact Nina Bartlau with questions before applying through the institute’s application portal.

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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