Ghent University is inviting applicants to apply for a Fully-funded PhD Position within the ERC-funded DIADAPT Project. The research focuses on understanding how diatoms adapt to climate change through comparative genomics and transcriptomics.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Biology, Bioscience Engineering, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management, or a related field. Final-year Master’s students can also apply. Candidates should have a strong interest in microbiology, adaptation, and genomics, possess good analytical and communication skills, and preferably have experience with R, Python, or other scripting languages.
Ghent University is one of Belgium’s leading public research universities, located in the vibrant city of Ghent. Established in 1817, it is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. With over 45,000 students and a wide range of programs across various disciplines, Ghent University offers a dynamic and inclusive environment for learning and research.
Founded in 1817, Universiteit Gent (Ghent University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ghent (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Flanders. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Universiteit Gent (UGent) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Gent (UGent) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.