Dear All,
I´m looking for an enthusiastic student to work on rhizosphere effects
on subsoil organic carbon dynamics. It would be nice if you could
forward it to everybody interested.
Best regards,
Carsten
*PhD Position: Rhizosphere as driver of subsoil organic matter dynamics*
Root-derived organic carbon is a major source for the formation of soil
organic matter. Roots provide carbon input via root litter and
rhizdeposition and, therefore, play a key role in soil biogeochemical
cycles. This is evidenced in the development of a soil-specific
structure with emergent properties during pedogenesis. The main
objective of the project is to better understand the influence of
growing roots and their associated microbiome on the composition,
distribution and the amount of soil organic carbon within the sub-soil
and specifically in the subsoil rhizosphere. The project is part of the
DFG research unit FOR 1806 – “The forgotten part of carbon cycling:
Organic matter storage and turnover in subsoils (SUBSOM)”.
We seek a highly motivated candidate to work with us on a cascade of
experiments with advanced complexity, using established state of the art
methods (e.g. NMR spectroscopy, NanoSIMS). In addition we want to go a
step beyond and develop new techniques to better understand the role of
the rhizosphere for subsoil organic carbon dynamics.
The Soil Science Group at TUM (http://www.soil-science.com) offers a
vibrant academic environment with well-equipped facilities located
nearby Munich in southern Germany. Applicants should have the ability to
work self-organized and in a team, have excellent management and
communication skills and should be highly motivated and committed to
pursuing interdisciplinary research. Good computer and language skills
(English) are necessary. The candidate will have the opportunity to
present her/his results in international journals and conferences.
The successful candidate should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in
biology, geo-ecology, agriculture, forestry, geology or related natural
sciences and have sound knowledge of soil science. Candidates with
experience in microscopic techniques, scanning and/or transmission
electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), or in plant physiology as well as
microbiology are highly welcome.
The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for three
years and provides a salary of 65 % of German TVL E13 (approx. EUR 1400
per month/net) scheme together with health and social security benefits.
The starting date is 01.01.2016, or a later date to be decided upon.
A single pdf-file including letter of motivation, research experience,
CV, and publication list should be sent by email to PD. Dr. Carsten W.
Mueller ([email protected]). Application deadline is 20.10.2016.
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PD Dr. Carsten W. Mueller
TU München
Lehrstuhl für Bodenkunde
Emil-Ramann Strasse 2
85354 Freising
Germany
FON: +49(0)8161-71-4423
FAX: +49(0)8161-71-4466
http://www.soil-science.com/
http://www.soil-science.com/nanosims/
