PhD Fellow in Microbial Ecology: Drought & Biogeochemistry

Lunds Universitet; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 357,120 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Lund University invites applications for a doctoral student in Biology with a specialization in Microbial Ecology. The project aims to understand how soil microbial communities adapt to drought, using isotope tracing, controlled experiments, and field studies to link microbial traits with ecosystem processes.

You will be admitted as a student and employed at Lund University, trained to think critically, lead independent research toward a doctoral thesis, present at national and international

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented ability to conduct independent work.

Responsibilities

• Pursue doctoral education and conduct independent research toward a thesis.
• Develop expertise in determining microbial growth using isotope tracing techniques.
• Present findings at group seminars and national/international conferences.
• Up to 20% of time may be devoted to teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent English

Education

MSc or equivalent in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

Tools

Isotope tracing methods

Job description

Lund University invites applications for a doctoral student in Biology with a specialization in Microbial Ecology. The project aims to understand how soil microbial communities adapt to drought, using isotope tracing, controlled experiments, and field studies to link microbial traits with ecosystem processes.

You will be admitted as a student and employed at Lund University, trained to think critically, lead independent research toward a doctoral thesis, present at national and international