Wildlife Veterinary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Wildlife Health, Conservation Genetics and Predator Ecology University of South Africa in South Africa

Jessica da Silva, Principal Scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), is looking for a potential postdoctoral candidate for an NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDP) position in conservation genetics and biodiversity assessments . The proposed project sits at the intersection of population modelling , conservation policy , and biodiversity science, with opportunities to contribute to South African and international conservation initiatives. The successful candidate would...

This postdoctoral position is based in the Ecology and Genetics Research Unit at the University of Oulu and is part of the European Union LIFE project “LIFE in Support of Survival” . The project is centered on the Saimaa ringed seal , a critically endangered endemic species living only in Lake Saimaa, Finland. The successful candidate will contribute to conservation genomics research aimed at supporting the long-term survival of this population. The project combines genetic research, population ...

M.S. or Ph.D. position available in Aquatic Animal Health at the Aquatic One Health Lab , Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources , University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia, USA). This opportunity is suited to students with a background in a relevant field and a strong interest in aquatic animal health. Prior lab experience is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required. The post indicates the position starts in Spring or Summer 2027 and is open on a rolling basis until filled . R...

PhD opportunity at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science in African elephant blood oxygen transport . The lab is seeking a PhD student for a research project on the oxygen-binding function of whole blood from African elephants, with special attention to how chemical immobilisation may affect oxygen transport. The work sits at the intersection of comparative physiology , animal physiology , veterinary science , and conservation medicine . Research themes include oxygen–haemogl...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Pretoria , offered by the Department of Zoology and Entomology in partnership with the South African Table Grape Industry . The project will investigate the chemical and nutritional drivers of thrips abundance in table grapes , making it a strong fit for students interested in entomology , chemical ecology , agriculture , and related biological sciences. This is a 3-year PhD with a start date in March 2027 . The post is physically located in Sout...