Mikrobiologe (m/w/d)
Core
Investigating rhizosphere microbiomes in oak-beech mixed forests under drought stress to identify key microorganisms and biomarkers for water stress management.
Role type
Research scientist (microbiology/ecology)
Builds
Scientific publications and forest management recommendations
Domain
Environmental science / Forestry / Microbiology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Microbiology, Molecular biology, Bioinformatics, Multivariate analysis, Soil sampling, Greenhouse and field work, Mycorrhiza characterization
Preferred skills
Shotgun metagenomics, Machine learning model comparison, Water balance analysis
Technologies
Shotgun metagenomics, Office software
Responsibilities
Sample soils and perform root analyses, determine soil physical parameters, conduct nucleic acid extractions and shotgun metagenomic sequencing, bioinformatically analyze sequence data, characterize mycorrhiza types and plant growth-promoting microorganisms, compare irrigation regimes in pot experiments, curate datasets for AI analyses.
Seniority
Mid-level researcher (Master's degree)
