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PhD Position in Environmental Metagenomics and Antimicrobial Resistance National Institute of Research and Innovation in Latvia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Country
Latvia
University
National Institute of Research and Innovation
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About this position
The One Health Informatics Group at the National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) in Riga invites applications for a PhD project focused on environmental metagenomics and antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The successful candidate will study microbial communities in wastewater and other environmental ecosystems, using DNA sequencing, metagenomic analysis and environmental data to better understand how antimicrobial resistance is distributed and may spread through the environment.
This research sits within the EchoHEALTH ERA Chair project and the broader One Health Informatics Group, which applies genomic and computational approaches to microbial ecosystems, antimicrobial resistance, and their relevance to human, animal and environmental health. The project offers training in metagenomics, microbiome science, bioinformatics and laboratory techniques, together with access to sequencing technologies and high-performance computing resources.
The student will work in an interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities for international collaboration, scientific publication, conference participation and professional development while completing a PhD thesis.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Public Health, or a related discipline. Good written and spoken English is required. Applicants should have an interest in microbiomes, microbial genomics, or antimicrobial resistance, along with scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for research, good analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, adaptability, motivation to develop laboratory, bioinformatics, and data analysis skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Previous experience in bioinformatics is an advantage but not required.
How to apply
Email a CV, a one-page motivation letter, and copies of your Bachelor's and Master's certificates and transcripts, or proof of expected graduation, to [email protected]. Use the email subject line: PhD Application, Environment – EchoHEALTH. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
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Professors
Prof. at National Institute of Research and Innovation
Latvia
Research Interests
Biology
Computational Biology
Antibiotic Resistance
Rna-seq
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