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Doctoral researcher
Doctoral student in Biology with a specialisation in Microbial Ecology
Lund University
Four-year employed PhD investigating how soil microbial communities adapt traits during and after drought through laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments, isotope tracing, large biological datasets and ecosystem modelling.
The current cycle is confirmed, the official application route is active and a closing date is recorded.
Source review was due 11/08/2026. Confirm details on the official page.
Employment
Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Doctoral researcher
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- 4 years full-time; extended proportionally for teaching/departmental duties
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- Monthly salary; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.
- Department or school
- Department of Biology / Microbial Biogeochemistry in Lund
- Posted
- 10 Jul 2026
Role
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research on microbial drought resistance and resilience
- Use isotope tracing to measure microbial growth in intact soils
- Combine field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments
- Analyse large biological datasets
- Communicate findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Teaching up to 20% where assigned
Candidate profile
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- Second-cycle qualification or equivalent general eligibility.
- Independent work in a relevant subject of at least 30 higher education credits.
- Advanced degree (MSc or equivalent) in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Soil Science, Biogeochemistry or closely related area.
- Excellent oral and written English.
Requirements
- Documented research experience, preferably related to the project.
- Documented ability to conduct independent work.
- Practical laboratory experience, preferably using project-related methods.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with isotope-based methods.
- Experience planning and conducting fieldwork.
- Experience in data handling and statistical analysis.
Employment conditions
- Temporary full-time employment
- 100% FTE
- Four years full-time doctoral employment
Employment package
Benefits
- Monthly salary; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.
- Public-sector employee benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Occupational pension
- 4 years full-time; extended proportionally for teaching/departmental duties
- Full-time
- Fixed-term
Application
Documents and steps
Documents
- Personal letter explaining motivation and project fit
- Study certificates and/or diplomas
- Optional grades, referee information, recommendation letters or other supporting material
- CV
Steps
Open the separate Lund Varbi application page
Create or log into a Varbi account
Upload CV and personal letter
Upload study certificates/diplomas
Upload optional supporting materials
Submit by 18 September 2026
Official evidence
Why this vacancy is published
This vacancy was checked against the university's official careers system.
Closing State
Last application date: 18.Sep.2026.Lund University
Eligibility
Second-cycle qualification or equivalent general eligibility.; Independent work in a relevant subject of at least 30 higher education credits.; Advanced degree (MSc or equivalent) in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Soil Science, Biogeochemistry or closely related area.; Excellent oral and written English.Lund University
Employment Terms
Monthly salary; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.Lund University
Funding
Monthly salary; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.Lund University
Identity
Doctoral student in Biology with a specialisation in Microbial Ecology; portal job ID 953578; vacancy/reference PA2026/2281.Lund University
Location
Lund, Sweden; Full-time; FTE 1.0 to 1.0.Lund University
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Doctoral student in Biology with a specialisation in Microbial Ecology
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