The Open University - Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn International Ph.D. Program, XXV cycle

Call for PhD students' applications  n. 3/2023

N. 1 Ph.D. fellowship is available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates for the following project:

Evolutionary molecular mechanisms of cell death and differentiation ruling the effects of benthic diatoms on a marine decapod crustacean (DEANOMS)

Director of Studies:  Dr. Valerio Zupo, SZN
Supervisors:            Dr. Maria Costantini, SZN
                              Prof. Robert Hoehndorf, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Department of 
                              Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology

Department of Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology

Seat: SZN Ischia (NA) and Naples, Italy*

*part of the research activity will also be carried on a the co-financing University premises: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

The closing date for applications is October 11th st 2023 h. 12.00

Interviews of selected candidates will be held in videoconference on October 17th, 2023

Please read carefully the information files below, also containing the link to the application form

Info & Admission requirements

How to Apply

Reference letter 2023

Published on September 11th 2023

The Open University - Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn International Ph.D. Program, XXV cycle

Call for PhD students' applications  n. 2/2023

Communication on the interviews

N. 1 Ph.D. fellowship is available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates for the following project:

Evolution of pancreatic cell types: a single cell transcriptomic approach

Director of Studies: Maria I. Arnone

Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms

Seat: Naples, Italy

The closing date for applications is July 13th st 2023 h. 12.00

Interviews of selected candidates will be held in videoconference on July 18, 2023

Please read carefully the information files below, also containing the link to the application form

Info & Admission requirements

How to Apply

Reference letter 2023

Published on June 19th 2023

The Open University - Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn International Ph.D. Program, XXV cycle

Call for PhD students' applications  n. 1/2023

Communication on the interviews

N. 4 Ph.D. fellowship are available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates.

In the application you can choose among the following projects (you have to indicate your 1st and 2nd choice):

A unique refugium from climate warming in the Levantine Basin, eastern Mediterranean Sea
Director of Studies: Paolo Giulio Albano
Department of Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement
Seat: Naples, Italy

How marine invertebrates cope with environmental stressors: regulation of the inflammatory response through the endocannabinoids-microbiota interplay
Director of Studies: Paolo Sordino
Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms Department
Seat: Sicily Marine Centre, Messina, Italy

The ribbon-like Golgi architecture. Its roles in development and the molecular determinants of its evolution
Director of Studies: Francesco Ferraro
Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms
Seat: Naples, Italy

Range expansion of loggerhead turtles into the Western Mediterranean: spatial distribution, habitat connectivity and response to climate change
Director of Studies: Sandra Hochscheid
Department of Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement
Seat: Marine Turtle Research Center, Portici (NA, Italy

CODING_ Circadian clock and photoperiodism in marine angiosperms(seagrasses): evolution and ecological significance
Director of Studies: Emanuela Dattolo
Department of Integrated Marine Ecology
Seat: Naples, Italy

Mya arenaria in tidal flats: the role of the Holobiont in an ancient European invader (MarsH)
Director of Studies: Ulisse Cardini
Department of Integrated Marine Ecology
Seat: Genova Marine Centre, Genova, Italy

Novel Signalling Pathways Mobilizing Ca2+ and F-actin in Starfish and Sea Urchin Eggs
Director of Studies: Jong Tai Chun
Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms
Seat: Naples, Italy

Role of Retinoic Acid in Cardiomyocytes Specification during Ciona robusta Embryogenesis
Director of Studies: Enrico D'Aniello
Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms
Seat: Naples, Italy

High-frequency automated imaging to capture phytoplankton morpho-functional traits
Director of Studies: Diana Sarno
Department of Research Infrastructures for marine biological resources
Seat: Naples, Italy

Chemosensory perception in copepods: behavioral, physiological and molecular responses to biotic stimuli
Director of Studies: Ylenia Carotenuto
Department of Integrated Marine Ecology
Seat: Naples, Italy

The closing date for applications is June 21st 2023 h. 12.00

Interviews of selected candidates will be held in videoconference on July 17th and 18th 2023

Please read carefully the information files below, also containing the link to the application form

Info & Admission requirements

How to Apply

Reference letter 2023

Published on May 25th 2023

On behalf of the organizing committee, we are glad to announce the Euromarine Summer School “Emerging topics in coastal marine ecosystems - eTOPs” will take place from 4th to 13th July 2023 in Cadiz (Spain).

The Summer School eTOPs aims at interdisciplinary training of PhD students working in coastal marine ecosystems. This Summer School is coordinated by Euromarine Network researchers from Universidad de Cadiz (UCA, Spain), Centro de Ciencias do Mar (CCMAR, Portugal), and Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (SZN, Italy) and will be delivered by 29 professional experts from 14 institutions.

The eTOPs Summer School will cover a broad and interdisciplinary training in a series of emerging topics in the study of coastal marine ecosystems and will include theoretical formation with practical laboratory sessions and field trips. The topics addressed include climate change, i.e. marine heatwaves and ocean acidification, global anthropogenic impacts, i.e. microplastics and emerging pollutants, and biological risks, i.e. invasive species. It will also address climate change mitigation strategies, i.e. blue carbon, technology development, i.e. unmanned vehicles, and management and conservation strategies for marine protected areas.

eTOPs will grant PhD students, mostly from the EuroMarine network. Participants will be certified through the UCA International Doctoral School in Marine Studies EIDEMAR with recognition doctoral training course credits/hours.

Information about the Summer School and application link at https://euromarinesummerschool.uca.es

Call for application is now open. Deadline for applications is 9th March 2023

Queries on the summer school can be addressed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specific questions from SZN candidates can be addressed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.