PhD in Biogeography of Plant-Associated Fungi on the Galápagos Islands Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Netherlands

Reopening of a PhD position at NIOO-KNAW in the Microbial Ecology and Terrestrial Ecology departments for a project on the biogeography of plant-associated fungi on the Galápagos islands . The project asks how fungal diversity, functions, and biogeography vary across plant species , islands , and the mainland , and whether these fungi contribute to plant establishment and resilience. The research will focus on yeasts , arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi , and fungal pathogens associated with the endem...

Fully funded PhD position in plant–microbe ecology at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Netherlands, in the Departments of Terrestrial Ecology and Microbial Ecology, in collaboration with the University of San Francisco de Quito. The project focuses on the biogeography of plant-associated fungi on the Galápagos Islands , with research themes including fungal diversity, plant–fungal interactions, mycology, and ecosystem ecology. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in mi...

University of Twente is advertising a PhD position on Water Footprint Assessment and Water Credit Design in Egypt’s horticulture sector . The project sits within the Water Footprint in Action programme and focuses on water-smart agriculture, environmental performance, and decision-support for policy and investment. The research combines agricultural sciences and environmental sciences with quantitative methods such as water-footprint analysis, crop modelling, scenario design, and benchmarking of...

Exciting PhD opportunity at Utrecht University in predictive plant–microbiome–pathogen interactions . The project sits at the intersection of plant-microbe interactions , plant pathology , and predictive modeling/approaches, with a focus on understanding how microbial communities shape plant health and disease. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in plant-associated microbiomes and fundamental-to-applied research. Degree level: PhD Research themes: plant microbiome, pathogen interacti...

Wageningen University & Research is recruiting a PhD candidate for a project on green façades , urban biodiversity , ecology , and building insulation . The BIO-SKIN project (Bio-Inspired Outer Surfaces to Kool, Insulate and Nurture) develops bio-based, waste-derived, circular façade systems that integrate plant growth to keep buildings cool, improve insulation, support biodiversity, and contribute to more sustainable urban environments. The PhD research will focus on how plant-soil-insect inter...