Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Ecology in Spain
Postdoc Position in ecology in spain
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The open postdoc position in ecology in Spain listed here is at Universitat Autònoma de 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...
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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:...
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Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (CSIC)
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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...
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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 |
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