EASTBIO PhD: Mercury, Selenium and Marine-Mammal Resilience
University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Apply by 16 Nov 2026
About This Opportunity
University of Aberdeen offers eastbio phd: mercury, selenium and marine-mammal resilience in Aberdeen. The specific focus is this project investigates why marine mammals can differ in resilience despite prolonged mercury exposure and whether selenium metabolism mediates this variation.
This project investigates why marine mammals can differ in resilience despite prolonged mercury exposure and whether selenium metabolism mediates this variation. Species comparisons, longitudinal contaminant burdens, comparative genomes and biological pathway networks will test how molecular responses relate to physiology. The advertised activities and techniques include comparative genomics, bioinformatics, ecotoxicology, pathway analysis, systematic review, meta-analysis, metallomics where appropriate.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit environmental biologists or computational scientists interested in marine mammals, contaminants and comparative physiology.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: EASTBIO competition, one-project rule, and international visa/health-charge funding exclusions; UK-only eligibility for part-time option.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects comparative genomics, bioinformatics, ecotoxicology, pathway analysis, systematic review, meta-analysis, metallomics where appropriate. Its distinguishing purpose is this project investigates why marine mammals can differ in resilience despite prolonged mercury exposure and whether selenium metabolism mediates this variation. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.
comparative genomics bioinformatics ecotoxicology pathway analysis systematic review meta-analysis
Level PhD
Duration 4 years
Programme EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount Scholarship
Funding Type Scholarship
Requirements
Education
At least a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; 2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master’s level.
Experience
Technical Skills comparative genomics bioinformatics ecotoxicology pathway analysis systematic review meta-analysis metallomics where appropriate
General Skills
Languages
UKRI/EASTBIO funding requirements apply; international entrants are subject to a 30% cap and must fund visa and health surcharge costs.
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EASTBIO PhD: Mercury, Selenium and Marine-Mammal Resilience employer: Laplace Apply
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