PhD Fellowship: Soil Fertility & Microbial P Cycling

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Cotton Plant (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility focusing on microbial phosphorus mobilization and organic fertiliser effects within PRIME-P. Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter; the position is based at the Frederiksberg campus.

The PhD program is three years full-time, with collaboration across AU, TUB, ETH Zürich and UG. Applicants should hold a Master’s in a related field, demonstrate strong English, and show interest in

Qualifications

• Degree equivalent to Danish master’s degree related to soil science or biogeochemistry.
• Proficiency in English, strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze complex data, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE.
• Participate in active research environments, including stays at partner institutions.
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities.
• Write scientific papers and defend the PhD thesis.

Skills

Soil biogeochemistry

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Isotopic techniques

Soil analysis methods

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility focusing on microbial phosphorus mobilization and organic fertiliser effects within PRIME-P. Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter; the position is based at the Frederiksberg campus.

The PhD program is three years full-time, with collaboration across AU, TUB, ETH Zürich and UG. Applicants should hold a Master’s in a related field, demonstrate strong English, and show interest in