PhD Fellowship: Sustainable Intercropping & Root Ecology

KU - SCIENCE - PLEN; Frederiksberg; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International research environment

Field and greenhouse facilities

Modern laboratories

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in faba bean/cereal intercropping. The project is part of the N2CROP center and collaborates with Aarhus University, DTU, UCPH, SLU and La Trobe University. Start date expected 1 January 2027 or soon after.

The PhD position is full-time for up to 3 years, with enrolment at the PhD School and a salary aligned with the Danish state sector. The role emphasizes independence, courses (≈30 ECTS), and international collaboration,

Qualifications

• Eligible with a Danish master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience with field and greenhouse studies is an advantage.
• Strong interest in agronomy, grain legumes, and intercropping.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses totaling ~30 ECTS.
• Collaborate with international partners and institutions.
• Publish in high-impact journals and defend the thesis.

Skills

Root physiology

Intercropping systems

Grain legumes

Agronomy

Biological nitrogen fixation

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in faba bean/cereal intercropping. The project is part of the N2CROP center and collaborates with Aarhus University, DTU, UCPH, SLU and La Trobe University. Start date expected 1 January 2027 or soon after.

The PhD position is full-time for up to 3 years, with enrolment at the PhD School and a salary aligned with the Danish state sector. The role emphasizes independence, courses (≈30 ECTS), and international collaboration,