PhD fellow in Plant-microbiome assembly 2022

Eligibility for PhD Scholarship in Bioinformatics at University of Copenhagen 2020:

• Applicants should hold an MSc degree in Plant-Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or similar with good results and good English skills. As criteria for the assessment of your qualification emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience. The MSc degree has to be awarded prior to the employment date.
• We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. Highly desired candidates will have a solid theoretical background of plant-microbiome interactions. As well as practical experience with techniques in microbiology and molecular biology. A strong interest in bioinformatics and/or bioimaging is also considered advantageous. 
• Experience with plants experimental work, including cultivation, maintenance, and site-specific sampling of microbial communities in the rhizosphere; rhizoplane, and endosphere.
• Experience with any or all of the following methodology: FISH detection in combination with CLSM microscope imaging and FACS analyses, molecular cloning, preparation of sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, ONT), analysis of sequencing data.

Deadline-21st August 2022