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Now soliciting PhD applicants for 2026!
The Nutritional Mutualisms Lab at Lingnan University is seeking PhD students and a Research Assistant. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Conti-Jerpe prior to applying: ingacontijerpe@ln.edu.hk
Currently, we have funding to support PhD students working on the trophic ecology of corals and the biodiversity of lichens, however applicants interested in any of the lab's study systems are encouraged to apply.
Prospective students can apply to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which offers competitive annual stipends (~$43,000 USD) and travel allowances (~$1,800 USD). The application for September 2026 intake is due 1st December 2025.
Once accepted, students are also able to apply for housing in the campus hostels (dorms), which offer extremely competitive prices (~$1000 USD per semester).
The lab has funding to support an Research Assistant to contribute to a project assessing lichen biodiversity across habitats. This project involves significant fieldwork, microscopy, and DNA barcoding. More information is below.
Open Positions
Open Positions
PhD Student - corals
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field; MPhil or MS in related field is required unless the applicant has strong evidence of equivalent academic and professional experience. Applicants must have previous research experience. SCUBA certification (open water) and experience conducting stable isotope analysis and/or transcriptomics are preferred.
Details of the PhD program: The successful applicant will receive a monthly stipend (HK$18,900), annual leave, and medical benefits. Students are required to pay annual tuition (~42K HKD), but local students can apply for a tuition waiver. The position is full-time for 3 years starting in January or September 2026, with options to extend to a 4th year. Deadline to apply is 16 January 2026.
If interested: Send an email to ingacontijerpe@ln.edu.hk with a brief introduction of your research interests and your CV.
PhD Student - lichens
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field; MPhil or MS in related field is required unless the applicant has strong evidence of equivalent academic and professional experience. Applicants must have previous research experience that includes fieldwork. Experience with lichen identification, DNA extraction and PCR are preferred.
Details of the PhD program: The successful applicant will receive a monthly stipend (HK$18,900), annual leave, and medical benefits. Students are required to pay annual tuition (~42K HKD), but local students can apply for a tuition waiver. The position is full-time for 3 years starting in January or September 2026, with options to extend to a 4th year. Deadline to apply is 16 January 2026.
If interested: Send an email to ingacontijerpe@ln.edu.hk with a brief introduction of your research interests and your CV.
Research Assistant
About the position: 12-month position starting September 2026 with the possibility to extend for two additional years. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary commiserate with experience, annual leave, and medical benefits.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field; MPhil or MS in related field is preferred. Applicants must have previous experience conducting terrestrial fieldwork and molecular lab work (DNA extraction, PCR, etc.). Experience with lichen identification preferred.
If interested: Send an email to ingacontijerpe@ln.edu.hk with a cover letter, your CV, and contact information for three references.
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