PhD Fellowship in Sustainable Intercropping Systems

KU; Taastrup; Remote; DKK 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen (KU) Taastrup Campus invites applications for a PhD fellowship in sustainable cropping systems with faba bean and cereals intercropping. The project is part of the N2CROP centre and involves collaboration with Aarhus University, DTU, University of Copenhagen and other partners.

Start date is expected to be 1 January 2027 or soon thereafter. The successful candidate will join the Belowground Crop Ecology group and work on nitrogen dynamics, biological nitrogen

Qualifications

• Eligible with a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the project.
• Experience in agronomy, biology or root science is desirable.
• Interest in grain legumes, intercropping and nitrogen fixation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses totaling about 30 ECTS.
• Participate in international research environments, potentially abroad.
• Engage in teaching and knowledge dissemination.
• Contribute to scientific publications and defend a PhD thesis.

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Copenhagen (KU) Taastrup Campus invites applications for a PhD fellowship in sustainable cropping systems with faba bean and cereals intercropping. The project is part of the N2CROP centre and involves collaboration with Aarhus University, DTU, University of Copenhagen and other partners.

Start date is expected to be 1 January 2027 or soon thereafter. The successful candidate will join the Belowground Crop Ecology group and work on nitrogen dynamics, biological nitrogen