International Max Planck Research School for Global
Biogeochemical Cycles offers PhD position in Resilience of the Interaction
Between Plants and Soil Microorganisms. Applications are open for the program
are open to well-motivated and highly-qualified students from all countries. A
prerequisite for joining the school is a diploma or master of science degree in
geophysical sciences, environmental sciences, biological sciences, physics,
chemistry, computer sciences or related fields, including a corresponding
thesis.
Biogeochemical Cycles offers PhD position in Resilience of the Interaction
Between Plants and Soil Microorganisms. Applications are open for the program
are open to well-motivated and highly-qualified students from all countries. A
prerequisite for joining the school is a diploma or master of science degree in
geophysical sciences, environmental sciences, biological sciences, physics,
chemistry, computer sciences or related fields, including a corresponding
thesis.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships is provided in the field of Resilience of the
Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microorganisms.
Course Level: Scholarship is open for pursuing PhD position.
Scholarship Provider: International Max Planck Research School
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microorganisms.
Course Level: Scholarship is open for pursuing PhD position.
Scholarship Provider: International Max Planck Research School
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Applications for the program are open to well-motivated and
highly-qualified students from all countries. A prerequisite for joining the
school is a diploma or master of science degree in geophysical sciences,
environmental sciences, biological sciences, physics, chemistry, computer
sciences or related fields, including a corresponding thesis. Proficiency in
English is required since English is the official language of the program.
highly-qualified students from all countries. A prerequisite for joining the
school is a diploma or master of science degree in geophysical sciences,
environmental sciences, biological sciences, physics, chemistry, computer
sciences or related fields, including a corresponding thesis. Proficiency in
English is required since English is the official language of the program.
Applicants for this PhD project should have a strong background in soil or
plant science and biogeochemistry. Practical experience in a wide range of
chemical and physicochemical techniques (HPLC, LC, GC, MSC, GC/MS, GC-MS-IRMS,
IC) is required. Familiarity with mesocosm experiments, isotopic labeling and
experience with biomarkers is an advantage.
plant science and biogeochemistry. Practical experience in a wide range of
chemical and physicochemical techniques (HPLC, LC, GC, MSC, GC/MS, GC-MS-IRMS,
IC) is required. Familiarity with mesocosm experiments, isotopic labeling and
experience with biomarkers is an advantage.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: This PhD project deals with the scientific basis for resilience. It
explores the hypothesis that return to the starting point after a stress is
only possible if no system function is permanently disturbed. The important
ecosystem function carbon storage will be used as an example. The working
hypothesis is that pastures are as long resilient to changing environmental
conditions, such as a lack of snow in the winter and summer drought, as the
carbon transfer between plants, soil microorganisms and soil functions. For
this, carbon fluxes will be detected in monoliths (mesocosms) coming from
several sites through labeling with non-radioactive 13C in sugars of the
plants, the membrane lipids of the microorganisms and in the soil (PLFA). This
study is part of ‘Resilience of marginal grasslands and biodiversity management
decision support’ (REGARDS, a biodivErSA joint European project). The PhD
candidate will be advised by Gerd Gleixner and will be based in the Molecular Biogeochemistry
Group at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry.
explores the hypothesis that return to the starting point after a stress is
only possible if no system function is permanently disturbed. The important
ecosystem function carbon storage will be used as an example. The working
hypothesis is that pastures are as long resilient to changing environmental
conditions, such as a lack of snow in the winter and summer drought, as the
carbon transfer between plants, soil microorganisms and soil functions. For
this, carbon fluxes will be detected in monoliths (mesocosms) coming from
several sites through labeling with non-radioactive 13C in sugars of the
plants, the membrane lipids of the microorganisms and in the soil (PLFA). This
study is part of ‘Resilience of marginal grasslands and biodiversity management
decision support’ (REGARDS, a biodivErSA joint European project). The PhD
candidate will be advised by Gerd Gleixner and will be based in the Molecular Biogeochemistry
Group at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry.
Duration of award(s): PhD degree in a 3-years graduate program.
Notification: Top
candidates will be invited to take part in our selection symposium
(April 15-16, 2013)
candidates will be invited to take part in our selection symposium
(April 15-16, 2013)
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline for these fully funded PhD positions is February
03, 2013
03, 2013
