PhD scholarship in Microbial inoculants for agriculture - DTU Bioengineering
DTUCapital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Posted April 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice.
Job Description
If you are excited about microbial ecology, plant microbiome interactions, and want to make a real impact on sustainable agriculture, this PhD project offers an exceptional opportunity.
Requirements
- A two-year masterâs degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree, in microbiology, microbial ecology, biotechnology, environmental engineering, agriculture or a related field.
- Handsâon experience in molecular microbiology (DNA extraction, qPCR, microscopy, etc).
- Demonstrated experience studying interactions within complex microbial systems (synthetic communities or multi-strain consortia or environmental communities etc)
- Bioinformatic skills in R or Python (amplicon workflow, metagenomics, or genomics).
- Strong knowledge of microbial biostimulants or biocontrol agents in plants.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a logistically complex project.
- Excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate scientific areas clearly
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan