PhD Opportunities in Microbiology in Italy

Phd Positions in microbiology in italy

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Universities with open PhD positions in microbiology in Italy include University of Basilicata, University of Pisa and Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine.

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University of Basilicata

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University of Basilicata (UniBas) has announced the PhD Call 2026/2027 for admission to its doctoral programs (XLII Cycle) in Italy. The call covers several research areas, including Architecture , Archaeology , Cultural Heritage , History , Engineering , Sustainable Development , Science , Agricultural , Forest and Food Sciences , Health Sciences , and Mediterranean studies . Available PhD programs include: Cities and Landscapes: Architecture, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, History and Resourc...

Food Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 days ago

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University of Pisa

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Call for Applications: Fully Funded PhD Position at the University of Pisa, Italy under the IDEAS Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network . The recruited Doctoral Candidate will work on DC14: “4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities.” The project focuses on designing advanced polymer materials for drug delivery and responsive biomedical applications, including nanoparticles , hydrogels , 3D-printed scaffolds , and electrospun fibres that release drugs on demand w...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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2 days ago

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Serena Danti

University of Pisa

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The University of Pisa is recruiting a doctoral candidate for MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS, position DC14: 4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities . This PhD is part of a larger European network, IDEAS, focused on improving drug efficacy with next-generation amorphous materials and training early-stage researchers in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary pharmaceutical materials science. The project is hosted by the DICI – Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering ...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 days ago

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Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine

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RAREFIND is opening its second call for an International PhD Programme in Advanced Gene & Cell Therapy , coordinated by Fondazione Telethon and hosted at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli/Naples, Italy . This is a fully funded PhD fellowship opportunity for candidates interested in genetic diseases , gene discovery , gene therapy , and cell therapy . The programme is designed for students who want to move from fundamental discovery toward therapeutic application...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Medicine
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1 week ago

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University of Milan

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Two places are available at the University of Milan for the 2026/2027 academic year (42nd cycle), starting on 1 January 2027 , within the industrial PhD programme Intersectoral Innovation: an intersectoral PhD programme for innovation . This call is specifically reserved for employees of partner companies and other entities , making it a strong opportunity for professionals who want to pursue doctoral training while contributing to innovation-oriented research. The programme is organised by the ...

Education
Technology Innovation
Medical Science
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1 week ago

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Università Politecnica delle Marche

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PhD opportunity in Wheat ATI diversity for sustainable food chains at Università Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy . The doctoral project, titled SUS-ATI – Sustainable use of wheat ATI diversity for healthier, low-impact food supply chains , focuses on the genetic and functional diversity of alpha-amylase/trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) in wheat. The research combines genomic characterization , analysis of variation at ATI loci, integration of genomic and phenotypic data, and evaluation of low...

Food Science
Agriculture
Biology
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1 week ago

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Università Politecnica delle Marche

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Università Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy is advertising a PhD position in Microbial Populations in Food and Agro-Environmental Matrices . The project sits within Agricultural Sciences and combines classical microbiology with molecular methods to study microbial communities in food and agro-environmental samples. The research includes culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches: quantifying main microbial groups with conventional microbiological techniques and selective/diffe...

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biotechnology
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1 week ago

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Juan Masullo

University of Milan

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PhD opportunity in the DIViNE Doctoral Network (Democratic Institutions and Violence Network in Europe) at the University of Milan, with research mobility and training also at Uppsala University. This fully funded doctoral position, DC6: Security Externalities and Post-Conflict Democratization, is part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network under Horizon Europe. The project examines how security provision, development pathways, and institutional reform interact in post-conflict set...

Sociology
Political Science
International Relations
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1 week ago

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University of Milan

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Research opportunity in microbiology , immunology , and cell biology at the University of Milan . The laboratory of Moira Paroni studies the activation and generation of pathogenic Th17 cells in response to bacterial pathogens. The project combines immunology , flow cytometry , microbiology , and molecular biology , with transcriptomic and molecular analyses plus functional studies using human primary cells and complex co-culture models. The selected candidate will work on the genetic manipulati...

Cell Biology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
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2 weeks ago

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Università Politecnica delle Marche

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Università Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy is advertising a PhD position in Microbial Populations in Food and Agro-Environmental Matrices . The project sits within Agricultural Sciences and combines classical microbiology with molecular methods to study microbial communities in food and agro-environmental samples. The research includes culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches: quantifying main microbial groups with conventional microbiological techniques and selective/diffe...

Environmental Science
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Biotechnology
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1 week ago

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Alberto Canarini

University of Bologna

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Postdoc opportunity in Soil Microbial Ecology / Biogeochemistry at the University of Bologna, Italy. Alberto Canarini (Associate Professor, University of Bologna) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position within the ERC Starting Grant EcoMEMO – Ecological memory of extreme drought events in soil microbial communities . The project asks whether soil microorganisms “remember” drought and how that memory affects responses to future drought events. The postdoc will work on field ...

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Biology
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3 weeks ago

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University of Trieste

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The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the University of Trieste are inviting applications for the 2027/2028 edition of the Master in Advanced Studies in Medical Physics and Radiation Metrology. This program is designed for students interested in the intersection of physics and medicine, focusing on advanced topics in medical physics and the precise measurement of radiation. The program is jointly organized by ICTP, a renowned international hub for scientific res...

Medical Science
Dosimetry
Radiation Physics
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8 months ago

Living costs in Italy

Estimated costs in Italy.

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Italy

Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

€138

$150/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€442

$480/yr

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University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

€3.3k

$3,600/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

€1.7k

$1,800/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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University of Parma

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Italy

Research Interests

Microbiology

Food Science

Fermentation Science

Food Preservation

Microbial Biotechnology

University of Catania

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Italy

Research Interests

Pharmacology

Food Science

Antioxidant Activity

Phytochemical

Cancer Biology

University of Catania

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Italy

Research Interests

Food Science

Pharmacology

Antioxidant Activity

Phytochemical

Cancer Biology

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University of Parma

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Italy

Research Interests

Microbiology

Food Science

Gut Microbiota

Microbial Biology

Bacteria

University of Udine

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Italy

Research Interests

Microbiology

Food Science

Bacteria

Microbial Biology

Environmental Microbiology

Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability University of Parma Parma Italy

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Italy

Research Interests

Microbiology

Food Science

Gut Microbiota

Microbial Biology

Bacterial Ecology

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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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