N. 5 Ph.D. fellowships 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.

The closing date for applications is May 21^st, 2026 h. 12.00

Apply now

Please read carefully the information files below

• Info and Admission
• How to apply PhD OUSZN Fellowship
• Info on courses, reports, seminars (rules and timetables)
• Info on Salaries (updated on April 27^th, 2026)

Please download

• Reccommendation letter

In the application you can choose among the following projects:

1. Molecular controls in the life cycles of marine centric diatoms

Director of Studies: Maria Immacolata Ferrante

Integrative Marine Ecology Department

Seat: Naples

2. Framing the patterns of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea in island biogeography theory

Director of Studies: Paolo Giulio Albano

Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement

Seat: Naples

3. DREAMM: Developmental Response to Environmental Alterations  in the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

Director of Studies: Dr. Serena Mirra

Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms Department

Seat: Naples

4. Golgi complex remodeling during animal development

Director of Studies: Francesco Ferraro

Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms Department

Seat: Naples

5. Cross-Ecosystem Connectivity of Crustose Coralline Algae (CCAs) Microbiomes in Tropical Coastal Seascapes (CCA_CONNECT)

Director of Studies: Federica Ragazzola

Integrative Marine Ecology Department

Seat: Genova

The Evaluation Commission nominated by Presidential Decree n. 25/2026 is composed by:

• Dr. Sabrina Carrella, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
• Dr. Giovanna Romano, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
• Dr. Ulisse Cardini, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
• Prof. Alessandro Alboresi, Università di Padova
• Prof. Vangelis Daskalakis, University of Patras, Greece
• Prof. João Marques Garcia, Wageningen University
• Segretaria, Dr. Margherita Groeben, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn.

INFO

If you have any question regarding the application process, please, contact Higher Education Office from Monday to Friday h. 9.00 – 12.30 and 14.00-15.00 - Phone: +39-081-5833 396 or 310 - Email: Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.

Interviews of selected candidates will be held in videoconference

on July 14^th and 15^th, 2026

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 Published on April 22^nd, 2026