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Environmental Science and Molecular Toxicology Research Assistantship

Research role investigating endocrine disrupting chemicals, microplastic vector toxicity, and biochemical stress markers in Baltic Sea coastal fish populations.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in Ecotoxicology, Molecular Biology, or Environmental Chemistry
English language proficiency: Working English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Laboratory experience in cell viability assays, aquatic biomarkers, or trace organic extraction
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: SEK 30,000/month research stipend + joint laboratory access with Karolinska Institutet
Application fee: SEK 0
Tuition / joining costs: Waived under Formas Swedish research grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 (Winter/Spring 2027 start)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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