PhD Position in Soil-Plant: In the framework of the UPSET project (Unravelling the impacts of Plant-Soil hydraulics on stomatal regulation), we are looking for a motivated PhD student.
PhD Position in Soil-Plant Hydraulics (2+2yrs): Understanding Plant Responses to Drought
Summary Table:
| Position | PhD Student in Soil-Plant Hydraulics |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 months (with possible 2-year extension) |
| Funding | Provided by FNRS (National Science Fund of Belgium) |
| Location | Earth and Life Institute, UCLouvain, Belgium |
| Application Deadline | ASAP |
Study Area: The project focuses on understanding the impact of soil and plant hydraulic properties on plant response to drought.
Scholarship Description: In the UPSET project, systematic drought experiments will be conducted in different substrates to investigate how soil and plant hydraulic properties influence plant response to drought. The project aims to analyze short- and long-term mechanisms allowing plants to cope with soil hydric limitations.
Eligibility:
- Master’s degree in (bio)physics, bioscience engineering, mathematics, or soil/environmental physics.
- Experimental skills with plants.
- Programming skills: R, Matlab, or Python.
- Aptitude for teamwork and proficient in spoken and written English.
Required Documents: Candidates must submit a detailed CV, academic transcripts of their Master’s degree, a motivation letter, and one reference letter (all included in one PDF file).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send the required documents to Mathieu Javaux (mathieu.javaux@uclouvain.be) as soon as possible.
Last Date: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP for consideration.
