The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Forest Sciences, Institute of Soil Science and Site Ecology, the Chair of Soil Resources and Land Use at TU Dresden is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate / PhD student.
About the position:
- The position is part of a DFG funded project “Production of microbial extracellular polymeric substances in soil-like systems – The role of nutrient imbalances, water availability and presence of mineral surfaces”
- Starting date: 1 October 2019
- Duration: 36 months
Requirements:
- Applicant must be highly motivated student with a university degree (master or equivalent) in earth or natural sciences (e.g., Soil Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences), microbiology or related subjects with strong laboratory experience.
- A fundamental understanding in soil science and microbiology is required.
- Candidate should have experience in microbiological techniques (e.g. cultivation of microbes, work under sterile conditions), chemical and biochemical analysis.
- Specific experience in visualization techniques and image analysis are most welcome.
- Experience in microscopy (light required; SEM, CSLM), x-Ray imaging (µCT desirable) is especially desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and excellent communication skills are expected, command of German is a desired skill.
Applications:
Application to be submitted as a single pdf document to cordula.vogel@tu-dresden.de including:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Summary of master thesis (if already completed)
- Names (affiliation, telephone, e-mail) of two references
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| Organization | TU Dresden |
| Country | Germany |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Subject areas | Soil Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | 1 August 2019 |
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