PhD in vector-borne transmission, avian malaria, birds and urbanisation University of Glasgow in United Kingdom

Queen's University Belfast is recruiting for a 3-year fully funded PhD project in the School of Biological Sciences as part of the BBSRC “MosquitoNI” project. The project focuses on mosquito-borne disease risk associated with avian hosts , exploring how avian reservoirs, bridge vectors, and pathogen risks interact in a data-scarce region. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in biology , environmental science , public health , ecology , virology , and modelling . Supervision is multidi...

PhD opportunity in viromes , microbiomes , mosquitoes , vectors , viromics , metagenomics , and medical entomology through the ILESLA Doctoral Training Program for 2027/28. The post invites applicants interested in characterizing the diversity and function of viromes and microbiomes in UK-native and tropical mosquitoes and other vectors. This is a research-focused doctoral opportunity aligned with molecular epidemiology, vector biology, and vector-borne pathogens. Interested candidates should fi...

More PhD opportunities are available in agri-relevant disciplines , including one linked to the poster’s own research theme. The opportunity is part of a fully funded dual scheme involving Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham . The highlighted theme is “Nitro-gen(eration): Attaining Resilient Fertilizers for Sustainable Food Production” , co-led by Katalin Kovács (University of Nottingham) and Andy Gill (Nottingham Trent University). This suggests research at the intersection...

New PhD opportunity in climate resilience , ancient woodland , and environmental science , offered through the Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership . The project is focused on understanding the risks facing Scotland's ancient woodland and identifying practical climate resilience strategies . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in ecology, forest/environmental risk, and nature-based adaptation research. Supervision/academic contacts mentioned in the post include Dr Lindsay Banin ...

PhD opportunity via the Iapetus DTP: Enhancing conservation decision-making through scientific innovation . The project focuses on conservation science , biodiversity metrics , and the scientific development of IUCN’s Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric. The work will involve collaboration with colleagues at IUCN , including Thomas Starnes , and is being advertised by Louise Mair (Research Fellow at Newcastle University). This is a strong fit for applicants interested in envir...