PhD: Sustainable Intercropping with Faba Beans & Cereals

1000scholars; København; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in faba bean/cereal intercropping within the N2CROP research centre. Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project, based at the Taastrup Campus outside Copenhagen, seeks candidates with strong interest in agronomy, root science, and grain legumes. PhD candidates will join the Belowground Crop Ecology group, work on field and rhizotube experiments, and collaborate with SLU in Uppsala.

Qualifications

• Eligible for regular PhD programme with a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc)

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses totalling ~30 ECTS
• Participate in active research environments, including an abroad stay
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers for high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis

Skills

Agronomy

Root science

Intercropping

N fixation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in faba bean/cereal intercropping within the N2CROP research centre. Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project, based at the Taastrup Campus outside Copenhagen, seeks candidates with strong interest in agronomy, root science, and grain legumes. PhD candidates will join the Belowground Crop Ecology group, work on field and rhizotube experiments, and collaborate with SLU in Uppsala.