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Spanish National Research Council

PhD Position in Soil Evolutionary Ecology Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, Spanish National Research Council in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Spain

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Keywords

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Biodiversity
Earth Science
Dna Analysis

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About this position

Fully funded PhD opportunity in soil evolutionary ecology at IPNA-CSIC (Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, Spanish National Research Council) in Spain. The position is linked to project PID2025-171985NB-I00 and the METASOILs project, titled Community metaphylogeography of European soil fauna: integrating Quaternary legacies, ecological traits and anthropogenic change to uncover hidden soil biodiversity.

The project explores how Quaternary history, ecological specialisation, habitat structure, and human-mediated species introductions shape the genetic and community-level diversity of soil mesofauna along a European latitudinal gradient. The research combines whole-organism community DNA metabarcoding, haplotype-level analyses, phylogeography, community ecology, and large-scale spatial modelling. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in biodiversity, evolutionary ecology, soil fauna, and integrative molecular/ecological approaches.

The position is fully funded for 48 months, with funding from MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FSE+. Benefits, eligibility criteria, and selection procedures follow the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2025. The post is full-time, temporary, and begins on 1 Mar 2027.

Applicants should hold a Master degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences. Further selection and eligibility details are specified in the official call. Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] before 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 (Europe/London).

Funding details

Available

What's required

Master Degree or equivalent in Biological sciences is required. The post is aimed at a first-stage researcher (R1) in biological sciences; additional eligibility and selection criteria follow the call "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2025".

How to apply

Apply by email to [email protected]. Use the project call information and selection criteria in "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2025" when preparing your application. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026 at 12:00 (Europe/London).

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