PhD Position in Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions: Join the Department of Ecology at Radboud University for an Educational PhD position focused on priming plant-soil microbiota interactions to enhance plant resilience to drought stress. As an Educational PhD candidate, you will engage in groundbreaking research, teaching activities, and contribute to ongoing studies in terrestrial ecology and plant-microbe interactions.
Educational PhD Position in Priming Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions
Designation: Educational PhD Position
Research Area: Priming Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions
Location: Radboud University, Faculty of Science, The Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Research University Degree (MSc) in biology, ecology, microbiology, environmental sciences, or a related field
- Proficiency in ecological data collection, statistics, and programming in R
- Good command of spoken and written English at C1 level
Job Description:
- Conduct research to understand the impact of long-term exposure to drought on plant-soil microbiota interactions
- Collect plant, soil, and microbial samples from fields, design and execute experiments
- Perform laboratory work, microbial bioinformatics analyses, and statistical analyses
- Publish research findings in scientific journals and present results at national and international conferences
- Attend courses offered by the Graduate School, supervise students, and coordinate BSc/MSc level courses
- Work towards obtaining University Teaching Qualification (UTQ)
- 25% of working time dedicated to teaching activities
How to Apply:
Please apply via the button provided on the job application page. Address your letter of application to Dr. Dina in ‘t Zandt. Refer to the application form for the list of required documents.
Last Date for Apply: 06 October 2024
| Job Details | |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0.8 – 1.0 FTE |
| Gross Monthly Salary | € 2,872 – € 3,670 |
| Contract Duration | 5- or 6-year contract |
| Starting Salary | €2,872 gross per month |
| Benefits | Holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, extra days off, Dual Career and Family Support Service |
| Additional Employment Conditions | Flexible working hours, various leave arrangements, working from home, good pension plan, training and development schemes |
