PhD: Microbial P Cycling & Biobased Fertilisers

Københavns Universitet; Frederiksberg; On-site; DKK 368,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Københavns Universitet invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility as part of PRIME-P project funded by NovoNordisk Foundation. The position starts 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will conduct soil biogeochemistry research, focusing on microbial phosphorus mobilization and the effects of organic fertilisers on soil organic matter, with collaboration across international partners and a

Qualifications

• You must hold a degree equivalent to a Danish master's in a related subject.
• Strong hands-on lab experience in soil-related analyses and sampling.
• Experience with isotopic techniques is advantageous.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an independent PhD research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses totaling ~30 ECTS.
• Collaborate with partner institutions (TUB, AU, ETH Zürich, UG).
• Publish results in high-impact journals.
• Present findings at seminars and contribute to teaching activities.
• Disseminate knowledge and engage with scientific communities.

Skills

Soil biogeochemistry

Phosphorus cycling

Experimental lab work

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Isotopic techniques

Soil sampling methods

Laboratory analysis

Job description

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Københavns Universitet invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility as part of PRIME-P project funded by NovoNordisk Foundation. The position starts 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will conduct soil biogeochemistry research, focusing on microbial phosphorus mobilization and the effects of organic fertilisers on soil organic matter, with collaboration across international partners and a