Phd Position: Priming Plant-soil Microbiota

4 maanden geleden

Nijmegen, Nederland Radboud Universiteit Voltijd

Employment
0.8 - 1.0 FTE
Gross monthly salary
€ 2,770 - € 3,539
Required background
Research University Degree
Organizational unit
Faculty of Science
Application deadline
06 October 2024
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme drought events. Extreme drought severely impairs plant growth, reshapes soil biogeochemical processes, and disrupts interactions between plants and soil microbiota. Thus, extreme drought events result in loss of plant and soil community diversity, functioning and stability to future disturbances.
However, mounting evidence shows that long-term exposure to drought induces priming effects that increase plant resilience to subsequent drought events, and that soil microbiota are key players in reducing plant drought stress and enhance plant recovery. The aim of this project is to uncover:
How long-term exposure of plants to drought stress reshapes plant-soil microbiota interactions;
How plant-soil microbiota interactions prepares plants to better overcome future drought events;
Whether beneficial plant-soil microbiota interactions are transferred from adult plants to their offspring to enhance their success in overcoming drought events.
To achieve these aims, you will collect plant, soil and microbial samples from fields, design mesocosm and greenhouse experiments, and perform laboratory work. Subsequently, you will perform microbial bioinformatics analyses and statistics to determine the mechanisms that enhance plant drought resilience. As lead author, you will publish your findings in scientific journals and present your results at national and international conferences.
Profile
You hold a recent MSc degree in biology, ecology, microbiology, environmental sciences or another field related to the project topic.
You enjoy teaching and are motivated to combine research with teaching to obtain your UTQ.
You have experience in ecological data collection, are familiar with statistics, and enjoy programming in R.
You have a good command of spoken and written English at C1 level.
We are
The Department of Ecology is a dynamic, collaborative and interdisciplinary team. We are a young and ambitious group of ecologists committed to preserving and promoting ecosystem health. Our department brings together aquatic and terrestrial ecologists who focus on plants, animals, microorganisms, and their interactions in a changing world. We are dedicated to conducting timely and innovative research that addresses both scientific and societal challenges. Your research will be integrated into ongoing studies in terrestrial ecology and plant-microbe interactions, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across departments and with national and international partners. Dr Dina in ‘t Zandt will be your main supervisor.
Radboud University
At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.
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Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science (FNWI), part of Radboud University, engages in groundbreaking research and excellent education. In doing so, we push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and pass that knowledge on to the next generation.
We seek solutions to major societal challenges, such as cybercrime and climate change and work on major scientific challenges, such as those in the quantum world. At the same time, we prepare our students for careers both within and outside the scientific field.
Currently, more than 1,300 colleagues contribute to research and education, some as researchers and lecturers, others as technical and administrative support officers. The faculty has a strong international character with staff from more than 70 countries. Together, we work in an informal, accessible and welcoming environment, with attention and space for personal and professional development for all.
We offer
We will give you a temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE 5- year contract - 0.8 FTE 6- year contract) of 1,5 years, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, your contract will be extended by 3.5 years (5-year contract) or 4.5 years (6-year contract).
You will receive a starting salary of €2,770 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €3,539 from the fourth year onwards (salary sca

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