P3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants /ppDirect message the job poster from University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) /ph3Associate Professor at University of Bologna /h3pstrongWe’re hiring a PhD student! /strong /ppemProject: /em emEffects of recurrent drought events on soil microbial communities /em /pp University of Bologna | ERC-funded | PhD in Ecology / Microbial Ecology /ppApply your passion for microbes, ecosystems climate resilience! /ppstrongAbout the Project /strong /ppJoin the ERC-funded emEcoMEMO /em project exploring how repeated droughts shape soil microbial communities, their traits, and ecosystem functions. The work combines field experiments, molecular biology, stable isotope tracing, and microbial trait analyses to uncover microbial resilience under climate extremes. /ppstrongMain Responsibilities /strong /pp• Conduct soil and plant sampling in field experiments /pp• Analyze microbial communities (amplicon sequencing, PLFA, enzyme assays) /pp• Investigate microbial traits and C/N cycling under drought /pp• Collaborate in data analysis and publication writing /ppstrongRequirements /strong /pp MSc in Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related /pp Experience with molecular or microbial lab work or soil biogeochemistry /pp Strong interest in soil-plant-microbe interactions /pp Good teamwork and communication skills (English) /pp International applicants welcome /pp More info how to apply: /ppLet’s uncover the hidden life beneath our feet—and how it responds to a changing climate. /pp#PhDposition #Ecology #MicrobialEcology #SoilScience #ERC #ClimateChangeResearch #AcademicJobs /ph3Seniority level /h3ullih3Seniority level /h3Internship /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ullih3Employment type /h3Full-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ullih3Job function /h3Education and Training /lilih3Industries /h3Higher Education /li /ulpReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) by 2x /ppGet notified about new Doctoral Student jobs in strongGreater Bologna Metropolitan Area /strong. /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 weeks ago /ph3STAGE - OPERAI METALMECCANICI | FUNO DI ARGELATO /h3pBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 4 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 months ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 1 month ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 4 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 weeks ago /ppZola Predosa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 1 month ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 months ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 13 hours ago /ppCastenaso, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 weeks ago /ppGreater Bologna Metropolitan Area 1 week ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 20 hours ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 18 hours ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 days ago /ppCastenaso, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 4 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 4 hours ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 4 months ago /ppCastel Maggiore, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2 hours ago /ppBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 6 days ago /ppWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr