PhD Fellowship: Microbial Phosphorus & Soil Fertility

ApplyMint; Denmark; On-site; DKK 336,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility under the PRIME-P project. The successful candidate will work within the Soil Fertility and Nutrient Recycling group and collaborate with AU, TUB, ETH Zürich, and UG.

Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates with a Danish master’s degree (or equivalent) and strong skills in soil biogeochemistry, phosphorus cycling, and laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Eligible for the Danish PhD programme with a master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE + 120 ECTS/2 FTE) or equivalent.
• English proficiency in academic writing.
• Interest in sustainable crop systems and soil biogeochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at other research institutions (TUB)
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

Skills

Soil biogeochemistry

Plant nutrition

Isotopic techniques

Soil sampling

Soil analyses

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree (equivalent)

Job description

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility under the PRIME-P project. The successful candidate will work within the Soil Fertility and Nutrient Recycling group and collaborate with AU, TUB, ETH Zürich, and UG.

Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates with a Danish master’s degree (or equivalent) and strong skills in soil biogeochemistry, phosphorus cycling, and laboratory work.