Postdoc Position in Biology

University of Copenhagen

Department: Biology, Terrestrial Ecology Section & Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT)

University: University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Deadline: 1 December 2025

Start Date: 1 March 2026

Contract: Full-time, 2 years

Principal Investigator: Kathrin Rousk (kathrin.rousk@bio.ku.dk)

Project Overview

The project investigates beneficial symbioses between mosses and cyanobacteria, focusing on nitrogen fixation, evolution of symbioses, and how interactions may shift between mutualistic and parasitic under different environmental conditions. The project is funded by a Villum Experiment grant.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and complete experiments with mosses and cyanobacteria
• Grow and culture mosses and cyanobacteria in co-culture and individually
• DNA/RNA isolation, microscopy, transcriptomic/metagenomic analyses
• Measure N2 fixation rates and photosynthesis
• Analyze data using R and Python, perform multivariate statistics
• Prepare manuscripts, contribute to seminars and workshops
• Supervise students

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• PhD in Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Genomics, or related fields
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Strong motivation and ability to work independently

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in experimental design and plant/microbe culturing
• Microscopy, DNA/RNA extraction, RNA sequencing prep
• Transcriptomic, metagenomic, and genomic data analysis
• Data analysis in R/Python and multivariate statistics
• Project coordination and supervision experience

Application Requirements

• Cover letter (motivation and relevant experience)
• CV
• Complete publication list
• Reprints of 3 relevant papers
• PhD diploma
• Contact details of 2 referees

Application Submission: Online via University of Copenhagen portal

Further Info on Recruitment: UCPH Recruitment Process

This postdoc is ideal for researchers interested in plant-microbe interactions, nitrogen fixation, ecosystem ecology, and experimental molecular ecology, with strong analytical and laboratory skills.

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