PhD: Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions: Radboud University’s Faculty of Science invites applications for a fully-funded educational PhD position to investigate priming effects of soil microbiota on plant resilience to drought stress. This pioneering opportunity combines cutting-edge research with teaching, offering a multifaceted experience in plant-microbe interactions and ecological education.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Priming Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions
Designation: Educational PhD Candidate (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0.8 – 1.0 FTE |
| Gross Monthly Salary | € 2,770 – € 3,539 |
| Required Background | Research University Degree |
| Application Deadline | 06 October 2024 |
Research Area:
Focusing on how long-term drought exposure shapes plant-soil microbiota interactions, prepares plants for future drought events, and potentially transfers beneficial interactions to their offspring.
Location: Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recent MSc degree in biology, ecology, microbiology, or related fields
- Passion for teaching and motivation to pursue the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ)
- Proficiency in ecological data collection, statistics, and programming in R
- Spoken and written English at C1 level
Job Description:
The role entails field data collection, mesocosm and greenhouse experiments, laboratory work, and subsequent microbial bioinformatics analyses and statistics. The position also involves publishing findings in scientific journals, presenting results at national and international conferences, attending courses at the Graduate School, supervising students, and coordinating BSc/MSc level courses.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply via the university’s application portal, addressing the letter of application to Dr. Dina in ‘t Zandt. Details of required documents are provided on the application form on the university’s website.
Last Date for Apply: 06 October 2024
For further information, please contact:
Dr. D. in ‘t Zandt (Dina)
Email: dina.intzandt@ru.nl
Please note that the acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be appreciated.
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