OpenFieldLNU Salaried PhD Position in Aquatic Ecology & Baltic Sea Biogeochemistry
Four-year salaried doctoral research post based at the Kalmar campus, examining bacterioplankton dynamics, nutrient pollution, and climate change impacts on Baltic Sea coastal ecosystems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Marine Biology, Ecology, Aquatic Science, or Environmental Chemistry.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in aquatic ecology, microbial ecology, or biogeochemical cycling.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 4-year Swedish salaried employment: SEK 31,500 to SEK 35,000/month gross plus full healthcare and pension; zero tuition
- Application fee
- SEK 0 application fee for doctoral positions
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 0 tuition; all doctoral positions are fully paid employment under Swedish labor law.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Salaried doctoral recruitment round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Linnaeus University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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