Arthropods and Forensics at the
Institute and Museum of Natural Sciences
National University of San Juan Argentina
Entomology
Insects, mosquitoes, agricultural, economic and medical entomology, plant health, biocontrol
Acarology
Mites and ticks
Forensics
Forensic entomology, forensic acarology, air forensics, mass graves
Human Migration and Ancient DNA
Human and animals
Open PhD studentship
The arrival of winter will not eliminate the mosquito vector of Dengue
Video: Xama Señal UNSJ
Air Forensics: Combining human and non-human environmental DNA
Primary Supervisors: Leonardo M. Díaz Nieto, Henk R Braig
Duration: 36 months
Project Description: The specific task of this PhD position is to develop a forensic air sampling method, protocol, and device for combined human and non-human environmental DNA, to collect and sequence samples for air-borne human and non-human eDNA, and to process sequences for analysis in a forensic context. The expected outcome is the validation of a method in simulated crime scenes.
Funding: Doctoral Network "Natural Traces", Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, European Commission.
Secondment: University of Potsdam, Germany and/or Anath Genomic Consultants AB in 3rd year of PhD, up to 3 months
Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics or in related sciences; no previous PhD
Candidates can hold any nationality but must have spent not more than 12 months in Argentina in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date.
Informal inquiries: henkbraig@unsj-cuim.edu.ar, ldiaznieto@unsj-cuim.edu.ar
Anticipated start date: 01 November 2025
Application deadline: 28 October 2025 or until position filled
If you are interested in applying, please send an e-mail to henkbraig@unsj-cuim.edu.ar
including
a one-page statement, not longer, written either in English or Spanish, outlining
your interest in this project
your career aspirations
your language skills in Spanish and English
the name, relationship to you, and address including e-mail of two recommenders willing to serve as an academic reference for you
and your CV.
Applicants that have been shortlisted, will be invited to an online interview.
