Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Ecology in Spain
Positions in ecology in spain
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in ecology in Spain include Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) and University of Barcelona.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain
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4 days ago
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is offering a full-time postdoctoral researcher position within the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology. The post is associated with the ERC-funded Horizon Europe project TIME-LINES (Reference 101045309 / ERC CoG 2021-101045309) and is based at UAB in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. The successful candidate will work in biology and environmental science, with a strong focus on biogeography and palaeoecological topics. The position is...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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4 days ago
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
Spain
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) for a candidate interested in joining the DRYLAND project. The project focuses on how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality . The selected PhD researcher will contribute to field sampling, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and ecosystem modelling, with the broader aim of improving understanding of ecosystem resilience to climate-induced water stress. This opportunity ...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
+5 more
1 week ago
University of Barcelona
Spain
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4 weeks ago
PhD Opportunity | InvAdapt Lab, University of Barcelona The InvAdapt Lab is seeking a candidate to join a predoctoral fellowship application and carry out a PhD thesis on potentially invasive terrestrial flatworms , including Obama nungara , Caenoplana coerulea , and Caenoplana variegata . The project uses an integrated approach spanning biology , ecology , and genomic analysis to understand what enables these species to establish and spread into new territories. This is a strong fit for applica...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
+3 more
4 weeks ago
Cristian Cañestro
University of Barcelona
Spain
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3 months ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Barcelona in the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) and the Genetics Doctoral Programme. Cristian Cañestro’s lab is offering a 4-year FPI predoctoral contract linked to the project Gene loss impact: evolution of cardioparaxial-neuromesodermal development and genome scrambling in Oikopleura dioica as a case study (OikoLoss). The project asks how massive gene loss can shape evolutionary innovation, using the chordate Oikopleura dioica as a nat...
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
Ecology
+7 more
3 months ago
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University of Barcelona
Spain
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
PhD opportunity in Evolutionary Biology at the Universitat de Barcelona (IRBio-UB, Biodiversity Research Institute) in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain . The project, METACVERS , uses cave-associated spiders to study how climate change shapes biodiversity and to investigate caves as potential climate refuges . The research combines fieldwork , high-throughput sequencing , and bioinformatic analyses , making it a strong fit for students interested in evolutionary and biodiversity research with a compu...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
+9 more
3 weeks ago
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Spain
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1 month ago
Open call for a PhD candidate for the Ramón Areces Predoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Toxicology / One Health at Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain . The project sits at the intersection of environmental science , biology , public health , and medical science , with research interests including toxicology , zebrafish , and endocrine disruption . The post is hosted by Monica Torres-Ruiz, who is recruiting a candidate for this predoctoral fellowship. Eligibility highlights:...
Environmental Science
Biology
Toxicology
+6 more
1 month ago
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (CSIC)
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in social buffering and stress responses in wild birds at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (CSIC), Madrid, Spain . The project is based in the Social Evolution Unit and is supervised by Dr. Judith Morales , with co-supervision by Dr. Wendt Müller at the University of Antwerp, Belgium . This opening is a strong fit for applicants interested in animal behaviour , evolutionary biology , wild bird fieldwork , and the study of stress responses in natural population...
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Psychology
+4 more
2 weeks ago
Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Climate Science
Botany
Drought Physiology
Plant Ecology
Plant Physiology
Associate Professor at Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University
Australia
Research Interests
Crop Science
Food Science
Plant Biology
Grazing Ecology
Wheat Science
Dr. ir. at University of Twente
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Coastal Engineering
Sedimentology
Sediment Transport
Marine Geophysics
Coastal Ecology
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University of the Basque Country
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Invasion Biology
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Forestry
Fire Ecology
Plant Ecology
Associate Professor
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Functional Ecology
Pollination Biology
Seed Dispersal
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SpainCloses Apr 30Fully funded PhD scholarships in Economics at the University of Barcelona and IEB, supporting research linked to public policy, inequality, and social impact.
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SpainMSCA TALENTGAL is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie-style postdoctoral fellowship programme supporting international researchers in Galicia, Spain, with mobility-based eligibility rules.
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La Caixa Foundation
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.