PhD Student in Agroecology and Plant-Microbe Interactions 1955 views

University of Basel invites applications for an open position within a project funded by the Syngenta foundation. Bioirrigation will be achieved by deep rooted legumes that redistribute water from deep and moist soil layers to shallow and dry soil layers, from where it is transferred to shallow rooted millets via a common mycorrhizal network.

About the position:

• The selected candidate will perform experiments with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in different legume – millet intercropping systems under controlled conditions in the greenhouse at the University of Basel to test the significance of a common mycorrhizal network for bioirrigation.
• The selected candidate is also expected to participate for several weeks in agronomic field trials at the Agricultural University of Bangalore, India.

Starting date: fall 2018

Duration: The position will be for 3 years

Requirements:

• Applicant is expected to be dynamic, reliable and motivated student with a M.Sc./Diploma in Biology, Agriculture or related disciplines.
• Applicant must demonstrate strong interest in microbial ecology, process-oriented research in physiological plant ecology
• Applicant with hands-on experiences with field work in tropical countries would have benefit.
• Applicant must possess fluency in spoken and written English language.

Application:

• Complete applications to be sent with the keyword “Agroecology” to Mrs. Maura Ellenberger (maura.ellenberger@unibas.ch) and application must include:
• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Contact information of three references