PhD in Biogeography of Plant-Associated Fungi on the Galápagos Islands NIOO-KNAW in Netherlands

PhD opportunity in biogeography, mycology, microbial ecology, and plant-microbe interactions at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Wageningen, the Netherlands, with collaboration through the Galapagos Microbiome Initiative at the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). The project will investigate the hidden diversity and biogeographic patterns of fungi associated with Scalesia species in the Galápagos Islands, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) , yeasts, and fung...

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...

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...