Peter Kopittke
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PhD position in Soil Science The University of Queensland in Australia
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
No explicit funding details are provided in the post. Typically, postdoctoral positions at The University of Queensland are fully funded with a competitive salary, and PhD positions may include stipends and tuition coverage, but applicants should confirm via the application link.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
University of Queensland
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About this position
The University of Queensland is offering both PhD and postdoctoral research opportunities in the Soil Science group, focusing on nutrient management and potassium cycling in soils and plants. The research aims to understand how fertiliser potassium behaves in diverse Australian soils and to improve potassium nutrition in grain systems using advanced techniques. The group is led by Professor Peter Kopittke, an expert in soil science and plant nutrition, and includes Timothy McLaren. Candidates for the PhD position should have a strong background in soil science, agriculture, or related fields, while postdoctoral applicants must hold a relevant PhD and have experience in nutrient cycling research.
The positions are based at The University of Queensland, a leading institution in agricultural innovation. Funding details are not specified, but postdoctoral roles are typically salaried and PhD positions may offer stipends. Interested applicants should apply via the provided link and prepare their CV and supporting documents.
The application deadline is not specified.
Funding details
No explicit funding details are provided in the post. Typically, postdoctoral positions at The University of Queensland are fully funded with a competitive salary, and PhD positions may include stipends and tuition coverage, but applicants should confirm via the application link.
What's required
For the PhD position, candidates should have a strong academic background in soil science, plant nutrition, agriculture, or a related field. For the postdoctoral position, applicants must hold a PhD in soil science, plant nutrition, agronomy, or a closely related discipline, with experience in nutrient cycling and advanced analytical techniques. Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research are preferred. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.
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Professors
Professor
Australia
Research Interests
Soil Science
Crop Science
Soil Ecology
Plant-soil Interaction
Biogeochemistry
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