PhD Researcher (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung – UFZ in Germany invites applications for a PhD Thesis position. The project investigates how energy availability shapes soil microbial communities and how this influences carbon and energy flows in soils.

This interdisciplinary PhD uses advanced calorimetric and biogeochemical methods with thermodynamic modelling to understand soil processes. Starting 1 February 2027, the position is part of UFZ’s environmental science research framework within the

Qualifications

• Area of research: PhD Thesis
• Job description: The position investigates how energy availability shapes soil microbial communities and controls carbon and energy flows in soils. This interdisciplinary PhD project combines advanced calorimetric and biogeochemical methods with thermodynamic modelling.

Responsibilities

• The position investigates how energy availability shapes soil microbial communities and controls carbon and energy flows in soils.
• This interdisciplinary PhD project combines calorimetric and biogeochemical methods with thermodynamic modelling to study soil processes.

Job description

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 11:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

PHD Thesis

01.02.2027

Job description:The position investigates how energy availability shapes soil microbial communities and controls carbon and energy flows in soils. This interdisciplinary PhD project combines advanced calorimetric and biogeochemical methods with thermodynamic modelling.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.