Tätigkeitsprofil:

Join SEAMPHONI, an EU‑funded consortium of leading European marine research institutions, to pioneer methods for evaluating parasites of protists—especially phytoplankton—using eDNA and microscopy. This 3‑year, part‑time (65 %) PhD position offers a unique opportunity to advance fundamental and applied understanding of host–parasitoid dynamics across diverse marine environments.

Your tasks

• eDNA monitoring across latitudes: Work with regularly sampled demonstration sites—from tropical reefs to Arctic fjords—using harmonized protocols to detect and quantify protist parasitoids.
• Arctic microscopy fieldwork: Lead sampling campaigns in Iceland, preparing and analyzing phytoplankton and their parasites via Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy.
• Cultivation & co‑culture assays: Establish cultures of host phytoplankton and their parasitoids to investigate infection dynamics under controlled conditions.
• Single‑cell genomics: Apply single‑cell sequencing to characterize parasite diversity, host specificity, and genomic adaptations.

Anforderungsprofil:

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in marine biology, microbiology, molecular ecology, or a related discipline.
• You have hands‑on experience with molecular techniques (e.g., eDNA metabarcoding), microscopy (preferably DIC), and basic cultivation of marine microorganisms.
• You’re passionate about interdisciplinary research, thrive in international teams, and value creative approaches to research.
• You communicate fluently in English, both in writing and orally.

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