PhD fellowship in plant-soil interactions

at  KU SCIENCE PLEN

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in quantifying the role of ley mixture roots in soil carbon sequestration. The project is part of the research project “Deep Carbon”.
Start date is 1 January 2025.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for candidates with a MSc degree in the field of agriculture. Applicants should be familiar with plant-soil interactions and belowground processes, production systems, and plant genetics – particularly in a grassland setting. We are looking for demonstrated experimental experience in crop field studies and laboratory work, including plant and soil sampling, root imaging and analyses (e.g. ability to work with and troubleshoot camera systems, and processing of images using Rhizovison and RootPainter), plant analyses (processing, extractions), soil analyses (processing, C measurements, extractions) and data analyses. Proficiency in spoken/written English, including skills in academic writing are essential. In addition, ability and experience with communicating complex topics to a diverse audience in both Danish and English will be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE PROGRAMME

To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. agriculture. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database .

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in
• Good language skills

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project