PhD Position: Exploring Ancient Microbiomes for Sustainable Agriculture / PhD Position: Exploring Ancient Microbiomes for Sustainable Agriculture
Universität Zürich - December 28, 2024
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Your Responsibilities
Design synthetic communities based on sequencing data from ancient sediments.
Conduct microcosm, greenhouse, and field experiments.
Evaluate the performance of synthetic communities under stress conditions (e.g., drought).
Publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
Your Profile
Master's degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or agronomy with excellent grades.
Expertise in plant-microbe experiments, microcosm experiments, synthetic communities, and/or molecular skills to analyze microbial communities.
Strong statistical skills would be an advantage.
Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
High level of motivation and flexibility, along with an achievement-oriented, open-minded personality and the ability to work collaboratively.
Application Process
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