PhD Position in Soil Biology and Ecological Farming (Multi-component Fertilizer)

The Department of Soil Biology at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, is inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the project "EcoFuture KAP4- Developing a multi-component fertilizer for future ecological farming." This research opportunity is part of a collaborative effort with the University of Tübingen and Steinbeis-Innovation gGmbH, involving experts such as Christian Poll, Michaela Dippold, and Michael Weiß. The successful candidate will join the Soil Biology Group and investigate the effects of a newly developed multi-component fertilizer on nutrient and carbon dynamics in agricultural soils. The project aims to close nutrient cycles, sequester carbon, and improve soil biodiversity while minimizing the yield gap in ecological farming. Research activities will include both controlled lab experiments and fieldwork at three farms across diverse agricultural landscapes in Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany. The position emphasizes the use of biochemical and isotopic methods to assess nutrient and carbon fluxes and pools within the soil-plant system. Applicants should have a strong background in soil biology, environmental science, agriculture, or related fields, and experience with relevant laboratory and field techniques is highly desirable. The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and ecological innovation in collaboration with leading German institutions. For more information and application details, candidates are encouraged to consult the provided links or contact the supervisors directly.