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PhD in Arctic Microbial Ecology: Top-down controls of microbial biomass in supraglacial habitats Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The PhD position is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. Salary and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement. The post is a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University; no tuition or stipend amount is specified in the post.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University
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About this position
PhD opportunity at Aarhus University in Arctic microbial ecology, focused on supraglacial habitats on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
The project, Top-down controls of microbial biomass in supraglacial habitats, investigates how viruses, grazers, and parasitic fungi regulate microbial communities on glacier surfaces. The research centers on algae and cyanobacteria that contribute to ice-darkening and melt, with specific attention to protozoan grazing, chytrid fungal infections, and microbial mortality in cryoconite holes and ice surfaces.
The position is hosted by the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University in Roskilde, Denmark, and is part of a collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and an international research stay at Marseille University. The project is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.
Ideal applicants hold an MSc in biology, microbiology, environmental sciences, ecology, or a closely related field. Strong English communication skills are required. Preferred experience includes microbial ecology methods such as fluorescence microscopy, molecular ecology, incubation experiments, isotopes, and fieldwork in remote Arctic or glacier environments. The student should also be comfortable with laboratory work, interdisciplinary collaboration, conference presentations, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026. Preferred start date: 15 January 2027. Applicants must submit their materials through the university application system and include a ½–4 page project description outlining their research approach. Only complete applications received before the deadline will be considered.
Funding details
The PhD position is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. Salary and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement. The post is a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University; no tuition or stipend amount is specified in the post.
What's required
Applicants must have an MSc degree in biology, microbiology, environmental sciences, ecology, or a closely related field. Strong oral and written English communication skills are required. Preferred qualifications include experience with microbial ecology techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, molecular ecology, incubation experiments, and isotopes; experience working in remote Arctic or glacier conditions; ability to organize and participate in complex fieldwork; good laboratory skills; willingness to present at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals; and strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
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Professors
Professor, Head of Section and ARC Cluster Leader
Denmark
Research Interests
Climate Science
Ecology
Cryosphere Science
Algal Biology
Boreal Ecology
Associate Professor
Denmark
Research Interests
Environmental Science
Biology
Microbial Biotechnology
Agriculture
Microbiome Research
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