Lund University Doctoral Student in Biology (Invertebrate Colour Vision) 2026, Lund, Sweden

Lund University is recruiting a fully funded Doctoral Student in Biology (Invertebrate Colour Vision) in Lund, Sweden (ref PA2026/3057). Last application date: 24 November 2026.

Job Details

Organization: Lund University

Position: Doctoral Student in Biology (Invertebrate Colour Vision)

Reference: PA2026/3057 · Varbi jobID 982662

Location: Lund, Sweden

Supervisor / contact: Michael Bok ([email protected])

Published: 03 November 2026

Last application date: 24 November 2026

Project Details

The PhD is in the Bok Lab within the Lund Vision Group, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. The PhD will test whether marine invertebrates (firefly squid and alciopid worm) have convergently evolved colour vision, which behaviours colour vision controls, and whether similar visual processing circuits interpret colour information as in arthropods and vertebrates, using behaviour, molecules/transcriptomics and electrophysiology.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Second-cycle qualification / Master’s in biology or marine biology (or equivalent)
  • Practical experience with animal vision behavioural experiments and fieldwork preferred
  • Good oral and written English (application in English)

Additional Information

Full-time doctoral studies of approximately 4 years (extendable with teaching duties of up to 20%).

How to Apply

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Last application date: 24 November 2026.