Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in Fall/Winter, 2026 affiliated to the School of Natural Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

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Detailed Project Description: The Disease Ecology Lab in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway is seeking a PhD student for a lab-based project exploring the evolutionary drivers of sex-biased parasitism and its influence on ecological dynamics using a well-known model host Daphnia magna and its bacterial parasite Pasteuria ramosa. The position will be fully funded for four years (fee waiver plus a €25000 tax exempt stipend per annum) by a College of Science and Engineering Scholarship. Suitable candidates should have at least a B.Sc. in Biology or a related field, proficiency in a range of laboratory techniques, strong attention to detail, communication and organisational skills and an ability to work independently as well as with others.

Living allowance (Stipend): €25000 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

University fees: waived

Start date: 01/Sept/2026 (flexible)

Academic Entry Requirements: BSc. or M.Sc. (preferred) in Biology, Zoology or related field