Caroline Millins

A fully funded PhD position is available at the University of Liverpool to study the impact of ecological restoration and rewilding on biodiversity and infectious disease risk, with a particular focus on tick-borne diseases. The project aims to develop management tools and guidance for landowners, ensuring that scientific findings can be directly translated into practical decision-making. The successful candidate will work within a large ecological restoration project in partnership with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, benefiting from a collaborative environment and access to the NERC-ACCE programme's training and networking opportunities. The research group is described as friendly and supportive, and the project will be supervised by Caroline Millins, Neil Anderson, Simon Tollington, and Andy Fenton. Applicants should have a background in biology, ecology, or environmental science, and an interest in disease ecology and wildlife conservation. The position is fully funded, covering stipend and tuition, and the application deadline is January 7, 2026. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the provided project link.