PhD Position – Plant Mycorrhizal Interactions: The Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV) in Amiens, France, offers a fully funded PhD position focused on the role of mycorrhizal fungi in plant community adaptation to climate change. The research will delve into how various mycorrhizal symbioses influence host plant strategies under increasing drought and heatwave conditions.
Fully Funded PhD Position – Plant Mycorrhizal Interactions & Climate Change Adaptation
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Plant Mycorrhizal Interactions & Climate Change Adaptation
Location
Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV), Amiens, France
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc degree in:
- Ecology
- Plant Sciences
- Microbiology
- Bioinformatics
- Experience in:
- Molecular ecology
- Microbial interactions
- Data analysis (R/Python)
- Essential skills:
- Strong motivation
- Resilience
- Team spirit
- English communication skills
Job Description
- Conduct research on the interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and plants in response to climate change.
- Perform high-throughput digital plant phenotyping and molecular analyses of fungal and plant communities.
- Collaborate with institutions such as Hasselt University (Belgium) and INRAE Nancy (France).
- Engage in ecosystem-scale climate change experiments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to marco.cosme@u-picardie.fr:
- Cover letter outlining motivation and relevant experience
- CV including academic background and research experience
- Recommendation letters from two academic referees
- Copies of academic transcripts and relevant certificates (with class ranks if available)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a doctoral school audition after an initial interview.
Last Date to Apply
30th November 2025
Early applications are strongly encouraged as the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
