PhD Position in Groundwater Ecosystem Research
Apply by August 3, 2025 | International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS-gBGC)
We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position within the IMPRS-gBGC program, focusing on:
Project: Decoding Groundwater Ecosystem Functions through Multi-Omics: Impacts of Geology and Weather Extremes in the Subsurface Critical Zone
Explore how geology and climate extremes shape microbial life and biogeochemical processes in groundwater. You'll work with high-resolution multi-omics and long-term datasets from the AquaDiva observatories.
Your profile:
- MSc in Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences or similar
- Experience with 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics
- Strong English skills and motivation for interdisciplinary research
The program offers excellent supervision, international networking, and access to cutting-edge infrastructure.
More info & application:
www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/en/imprs/open-projectsExternal link
