The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a fully funded 4-year PhD Position in Global Change Biology & Fish Ecophysiology under the supervision of Dr. Patrice Pottier and Prof. Fredrik Jutfelt.
Research Focus & Marine Science Scope
As ocean temperatures rise and extreme marine heatwaves become more frequent, understanding the thermal limits of marine fauna is critical. Key doctoral research objectives include:
- Thermal Sensitivity of Marine Fauna: Quantifying thermal tolerance limits, physiological plasticity, and metabolic stress responses in ectothermic marine species.
- Global Change & Ocean Warming: Combining laboratory thermal chamber experiments, physiological assays, and meta-analytic synthesis across aquatic taxa.
- Conservation & Marine Biodiversity: Predicting vulnerable marine species and coastal fish populations facing thermal stress under climate change scenarios.
Position Benefits & Details
- Host Department: Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv), University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Employment: 100% full-time 4-year doctoral appointment.
- Application Deadline: 21 September 2026.
- Reference Number: PAR 2026/640.
Candidate Requirements
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Marine Biology, Fish Ecophysiology, Global Change Biology, Aquatic Science, or related fields.
- Background in thermal physiology, laboratory experimental setups, data analysis (R/Python), or meta-analysis.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the University of Gothenburg job portal before 21 September 2026. Submit a cover letter detailing research motivation, academic CV, master’s thesis summary, transcripts, and contact details for two references.