PhD Candidate for Drivers and Consequences of Changing Plant-Microbe Interactions in Peatlands

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated candidate ecologist with a strong and proven interest in community ecology, microbial ecology and/or ecosystems ecology. You should hold or be about to complete an MSc degree (or equivalent) in ecology, microbiology, environmental sciences, or a related field. The ideal candidate is pro-active, results-oriented with attention to detail, and performs well in large teams. We specifically look for a person with an appetite for field work -often remote- in natural or semi-natural peatlands across Europe; a driving licence is required to be able to travel to field sites. Some basic knowledge about peatland vegetation would be favourable. Previous experience with molecular techniques (DNA extractions, sequencing), and soil functional analyses (GHG measurements, MicroRespTM) is preferred. You must be proficient in communication in written and verbal English. The following additional skills will be advantageous: good statistical skills; expertise in statistical modelling in the context of ecological network data; a good command of an open-source programming language (R, Python), or the willingness to learn such a language. Our group is dedicated to FAIR data policies, and we expect PhD candidates to familiarise themselves with FAIR data management and coding during their PhD.

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