Postdoc Position in Environmental Microbiology: The University of Stuttgart, a hub of renowned research and academic excellence, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Environmental Microbiology. This opportunity is based in the Department of Environmental Microbiology at the Institute for Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management (ISWA). The selected candidate will work on subsurface microbial ecology, focusing on microbial denitrifying communities in groundwater. The position offers a chance to address critical environmental and health concerns related to drinking water quality. The application deadline is October 30, 2023.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Environmental Microbiology |
| Location | Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in microbiology, environmental science, or related field |
| Job Description | Conduct field campaigns, lab experiments, research, and teaching |
| How to Apply | Submit CV, motivation letter, research/teaching summary, and more by October 30, 2023 |
| Last Date for Apply | October 30, 2023 |
Job Description: The Department of Environmental Microbiology at the University of Stuttgart is offering a 3-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of Environmental Microbiology. The successful candidate will lead and participate in field campaigns, conduct lab experiments, explore new research directions, and communicate findings through reports and publications. Additionally, they will collaborate with the research team, supervise students, and optionally teach at the BSc and MSc levels.
Eligibility/Qualification: To qualify for this position, candidates should have:
- A Ph.D. in microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in microbiology, microbial ecology, and molecular biology techniques.
- Experience in subsurface microbiology, water chemistry, and bioinformatics.
- Proficiency in fieldwork.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- International experience and the ability to work collaboratively.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply by uploading the following documents before the application deadline of October 30, 2023:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Summary of research and teaching experience
- Publication list
- Overview of methods used in the past
- Contact information for three academic references
Employment and Compensation Information:
- Maximal Funding Period: 3 years
- Type of Funding: Position as Employee at the University of Stuttgart
- Compensation: EG TV-L 13 100%
- Weekly Working Hours: 100% (usually 39.5 hours)
- Location: Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen
Contact Details: For inquiries and further information, please contact:
- Prof. Dr. Sara Kleindienst
- Email: sara.kleindienst@iswa.uni-stuttgart.de
- Phone: +49 711 685 69351
- Website: [ISWA Environmental Microbiology](https://www.iswa.uni-stuttgart.de
