University of Copenhagen
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3 Postdoc Positions in Forest Microbiome Assisted Afforestation, Soil Carbon Dynamics, and Tree Responses University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time postdoc employment for 2 years at the University of Copenhagen. Salary follows the Danish academic agreement; salary supplement negotiation is possible. The project is financed under the Innomission partnership INNO-CCUS by Innovation Fund Denmark.
Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen

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University of Copenhagen is recruiting three postdoctoral researchers for the MycoForest project: “Stimulating Forest carbon uptake and storage by mycorrhizal inoculation”. The positions are shared across the Department of Biology and the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, with work spanning forest microbiome, mycorrhizal inoculation, soil carbon dynamics, afforestation, and tree responses.
The project investigates how manipulating the microbiome of agricultural soils can improve tree establishment, forest development, and carbon sequestration in afforestation systems. The three postdocs will each focus on a distinct research area: (1) microbial and mycorrhizal fungal development, (2) soil functioning and soil carbon dynamics, and (3) tree survival, growth, and carbon uptake. The work includes greenhouse/mesocosm experiments and field-scale afforestation studies.
Postdoc 1 focuses on fungal and mycorrhizal colonization, microscopy, DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and bioinformatics/statistical analysis of metabarcoding data. Postdoc 2 focuses on soil science, organic matter, biogeochemistry, soil carbon fractions, biomarkers, isotopes, and plant-soil interactions. Postdoc 3 focuses on forestry, forest ecology, afforestation, experimental design, field work, and monitoring tree growth and survival.
Applicants should have a relevant PhD for the specific postdoc, strong analytical and collaborative skills, experience with field sampling and data management, and fluent English. A driver’s license is mandatory. The positions are full-time for 2 years and start on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications must be submitted in English through the university’s online portal by the deadline. Please indicate which of the three positions you are applying for and include a motivation letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, publication list, and reference letters if available.
Funding details
Full-time postdoc employment for 2 years at the University of Copenhagen. Salary follows the Danish academic agreement; salary supplement negotiation is possible. The project is financed under the Innomission partnership INNO-CCUS by Innovation Fund Denmark.
What's required
Applicants should have a PhD for the postdoc roles, with specific backgrounds depending on the position: postdoc 1 requires knowledge of fungi and mycorrhizal fungi, field experience, microscopy, DNA extraction from plants and soil, PCR/qPCR optimization, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis of metabarcoding datasets; postdoc 2 requires a PhD in soil science, organic matter studies, soil ecology, or biogeochemistry, with experience in plant-soil interactions, field/mesocosm/lab experiments, soil organic carbon fractionation, biomarkers, carbon isotopes, roots, and microbial community composition; postdoc 3 requires a PhD in plant or forestry science with interest and experience in afforestation, forestry, forest ecology, experimental design and analysis, and field work. General requirements include a driver’s license, handling plants and soil, field sampling, data management, statistics, scientific writing, strong analytical and conceptual skills, teamwork, leadership, and fluent English.
How to apply
Apply electronically via the APPLY NOW link and state which of the three postdoc positions you are applying for. Submit a motivated letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, publication list, and reference letters if available. Applications must be in English and received by the deadline.
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