PHD

Logo of EURAXESS Biological sciences » Biodiversity Biological sciences » Zoology Environmental science » Ecology Environmental science » Global change Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 29 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 36.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Do you have a passion for the ocean and would like to join expeditions to the Arctic to explore how deep-sea life is connected to our climate? Do you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary research setting? Pursuing a PhD at Naturalis in Leiden (the Netherlands) means working on research with a global impact - contributing directly to biodiversity. And you'll be well supported every step of the way. With 3,200 m² of state-of-the-art lab facilities, housed in a museum with more than 40 million natural history objects, dedicated mentorship, and access to our broad international network, this position offers everything you need to thrive as a scientist. - you will find yourself in a unique research environment, inspired by passionate scientists from a wide range of disciplines (e.g., taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and oceanography). - You will receive dedicated supervision from an experienced researcher and work closely with several international experts and collaborators with whom you'll regularly exchange ideas about your research. This will help you to develop a strong academic profile. - You will build valuable connections by participating in both the academic and social activities of our PhD community. This is what you'll be doing In this PhD project, you will investigate the role of shelled zooplankton (planktonic snails or pteropods) in the biological carbon pump in a changing A...