PhD in microbial ecology
University Bourgogne Franche-Comté - Department of Biology
Dijon, France
Job description
A 3-year PhD position is available for a highly motivated
student with interest in microbial ecology and biotic interactions in the group
of Laurent Philippot in Dijon, France.
The goal of the project is to unravel biotic interactions within
complex microbial communities for understanding and predicting microbial
community assembly and functioning in terrestrial ecosystems. For this, the
successful candidate will conduct controlled experiments and apply a
combination of molecular, bioinformatic and functional analyses to explore the
assembly of soil microbial communities.
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student, who has a
thorough understanding of microbial ecology and a strong interest in biotic
interactions. Applicants should hold an MSc degree in microbiology and should
have a practical background in molecular techniques. Experience in community
analyses is desired. Additional bioinformatics skills such as working knowledge
of R and scripting languages, as well as a solid knowledge of statistical data
analysis would be of additional advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory. The
ability to communicate and work in a team is essential
Keywords: Microbial ecology, biotic interactions
Job hours: Full time
Contract duration: 36 months
Application deadline: June 1st, 2019
Starting Job: September 2019
Host Laboratory: Agroecology Department
URL Host Laboratory: https://www6.dijon.inra.fr/umragroecologie_eng/
Address Host Laboratory: 17 rue Sully, Dijon, France
Supervisor: PHILIPPOT, Laurent (Laurent.philippot@inra.fr)
Application:
Please send the following documents (all in one PDF file) by
e-mail by clicking on "Apply for this job" blue button.
1) For EU candidates: Copy of your national ID card or of your
passport page where your photo is printed.
For non-EU candidates: Copy of your passport page where your
photo is printed.
2) Curriculum Vitae (1-2 pages).
3) Letter of motivation relatively to the position (1 page).
4) Copy of your Master degree and/or Engineer degree if already
available.
5) Copy of your final marks and ranks.
6) Coordinates of reference persons (maximum 3, at least your
master thesis supervisor): Title, Name, organization, e-mail.
If you have questions regarding the application, please contact
the supervisors.
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