PhD Student Position in Microbial Ecology: The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala invites applications for a PhD student position in the field of microbial ecology within the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology. This role focuses on nitrogen cycling and the associated microbial communities, offering an opportunity to conduct innovative research in a dynamic international environment.
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Microbial Ecology, Nitrogen Cycling, Plant-Microbe Interactions
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc degree in Microbiology, Biology, Ecology, or Soil Science
- Formal training in Bioinformatics, Molecular Evolution, and Statistics is an advantage
- Documented knowledge in Microbial Ecology
- Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written)
- Motivated, organized, inquisitive, and a team player
Job Description:
The PhD student will engage in research aimed at enhancing the understanding of nitrogen cycling, focusing on the functional community ecology of nitrogen cycling microorganisms in soil. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, laboratory work to measure soil microbiome composition and functioning, as well as performing bioinformatic and statistical analyses. Collaboration on scientific publications and effective communication of research findings will be integral to this role. The position entails supervised research leading to a PhD thesis and completion of PhD courses totaling at least 30 higher education credits.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click the “Apply” button on the SLU website to submit their application, which must include:
- A written application and CV
- Degree project details
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous studies
- Two personal references
- Knowledge of English (more details here)
Applicants invited for an interview must provide attested copies of their degree certificates and transcripts, along with an attested copy of their passport’s information page if they are not Swedish citizens.
Last Date to Apply: October 28, 2024
For further information about the position and the research environment at SLU, please visit SLU Careers.
