The Laboratory of Microbiology at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) are inviting applications for a Phd position in Anaerobic Microbiology of the Black Sea. This project is part of the Gravitation Research Program SIAM – Soehngen Institute of Anaerobic Microbiology.
About the project:
- The aim of this PhD project is to study the metabolism of methylated compounds in the water column and sediments of the Black Sea.
- Microbial interactions between the different trophic groups in these zones, regarding the metabolism of methanol, methylamines, and methylsulfides will be analysed.
- Assimilation of methylated compounds in marine environments has not yet been thoroughly investigated.
- Findings obtained within this PhD project will result in a better understanding of carbon, sulfur and nitrogen cycling in the Black Sea.
- The PhD student will be able to join a scientific cruise to the Black Sea (August) and collect samples for his/her research.
- The final goal is to have a better understanding of the ecological importance of different metabolic groups (methanogens, acetogens) in the Black Sea anoxic zones.
- PIs: Diana Z. Sousa and Alfons J.M.Stams (WUR); Laura Villanueva and Jaap Damsté (NIOZ)
Requirements:
- Applicant must Master’s in Biology, Biotechnology or Microbiology.
- Applicant must have knowledge of molecular methods and microbial physiology is essential and experience in data analysis using bioinformatics tools is an advantage.
- Applicant must possess fluency in English (both spoken and written).
Duration: total 4 years (initially temporary position for a period of 1.5 years with extension of 2.5 years after successful evaluation)
Value: Gross salary € 2222,- € 2840,- per month
Applications:
- Apply online with the following documents:
- motivation letter, including interests, and strong scientific abilities,
- CV including degree certificates, abstract of master thesis,
- At least two references that can be contacted directly.
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Organization | Wageningen University |
Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
Country | Netherlands |
Subject areas | Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Master’s |
Deadline | 30th May 2018 |
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