PhD Scholarship in Environmental Microbiology: The Department of Environmental Microbiology at the Institute for Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality, and Solid Waste Management (ISWA) at the University of Stuttgart invites applications for a PhD student position. The successful candidate will focus on understanding arsenic mobilization by anaerobic methane-oxidizing bacteria in groundwater systems in Hanoi, Vietnam, addressing a critical issue affecting millions in Southeast Asia.
Study Area: Environmental Microbiology
Location: University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Solid background in environmental microbiology and molecular ecology.
- Experience with anaerobic cultivation and molecular biological techniques preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent management and communication skills.
- Highly motivated and committed to interdisciplinary research.
- Proficient in English; good computer skills required.
- People with disabilities will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply to increase gender diversity in research.
Description: The selected PhD student will investigate the mechanisms controlling arsenic mobilization into groundwater in the Red River Delta, Hanoi, Vietnam. This project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), involves field sampling, molecular biological, and bioinformatic analyses to characterize microbial community composition, genomic potential, and gene expression patterns. The position offers an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, international team of environmental microbiologists and microbial ecologists, fostering creativity and innovation in environmental sciences.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the JoinUS portal before April 15th, 2024:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
- Overview of past methods used
- Contact information of academic references
Apply via: JoinUS Portal – PhD Student Position in Environmental Microbiology
Last Date: April 15th, 2024
For more information about the Department of Environmental Microbiology, visit: ISWA Department of Environmental Microbiology
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