PhD in Arctic Molecular Ecology — Flexible Hours

GEUS Hovedkontor; København; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GEUS invites applications for a 3-year PhD fellowship focusing on Arctic phytoplankton ecology using molecular approaches within the POLARIS project in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will analyze spatial and temporal changes in Arctic phytoplankton communities, develop molecular markers, and integrate data with paleoceanographic context.

The project involves collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and international partners, contributing to understanding how climate change reshapes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in marine sciences, biology, ecology, microbiology, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Interest in Arctic marine ecosystems, phytoplankton ecology and molecular approaches.
• Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage: phytoplankton ecology or diversity; molecular ecology or environmental DNA; genomics or bioinformatics; ecological data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate spatial and temporal changes in Arctic phytoplankton using molecular approaches.
• Develop and apply molecular markers and reference databases for Arctic phytoplankton.
• Integrate molecular data with paleoceanographic and environmental datasets to study drivers of change.
• Collaborate with researchers across geosciences and biosciences and contribute to POLARIS outputs.

Skills

Phytoplankton ecology

Taxonomy & diversity

Molecular ecology

Environmental DNA

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Ecological data analysis

Education

Master's degree in marine sciences or related

Job description

GEUS invites applications for a 3-year PhD fellowship focusing on Arctic phytoplankton ecology using molecular approaches within the POLARIS project in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will analyze spatial and temporal changes in Arctic phytoplankton communities, develop molecular markers, and integrate data with paleoceanographic context.

The project involves collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and international partners, contributing to understanding how climate change reshapes