PhD Position in Soil Fauna Effects on Soil Organic Matter Stability
Offer Description
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A four-year PhD position focused on uncovering how key soil fauna groups—earthworms, nematodes and springtails—individually and interactively influence the formation, transformation and stability of particulate and mineral-associated organic matter, using a combination of laboratory studies, Ecotron experiments and large-scale field trials in state-of-the-art research facilities.
Requirements
Master’s degree in soil science or a related discipline, demonstrated experience in soil organic matter dynamics and/or soil fauna research, proficiency in statistical data analysis (ideally in R), desirable experience with biomarker extraction and gas-chromatographic methods, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, reliability, effective time management, and fluency in English.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter and CV (including relevant experience and education) through the application portal at https://jobs.bc.cas.cz/en/detail/270
For further inquiries please contact Dr. Gerrit Angst: gerrit.angst@bc.cas.cz
