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DTU Bioengineering

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Postdoc in Soil Microbiome Assembly and Soil Inoculants DTU Bioengineering in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Evolutionary Biology

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral employment for 2 years under the Danish collective agreement with possible salary supplements negotiated according to DTU salary structure. No stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 11, 2026

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Denmark

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DTU Bioengineering

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Evolutionary Biology
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Postdoc in Soil Microbiome Assembly at DTU Bioengineering in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

This postdoctoral position focuses on soil microbiome assembly and the implications for soil inoculants. The project applies concepts from ecology and evolutionary biology to design strategies for engineering soil microbiomes. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team in the Section of Microbial and Chemical Ecology within DTU Bioengineering, working with Professor Jennifer Martiny.

Research activities include establishing, maintaining, and sampling large-scale field projects, with fieldwork locally and internationally. The role emphasizes independent work, organization, collaboration, and strong communication in English.

Preferred background: PhD in microbial ecology/evolution, microbiology, or a closely related field; publication record in peer-reviewed journals; strong skills in genomic and metagenomic analysis of microbial communities; experience with microbial or molecular bench work and/or -omics technologies; experience in field-based research; and experience working in teams and/or supervising at university level.

Funding and terms: full-time employment for 2 years under the Danish collective agreement, with salary supplements negotiable according to DTU’s scientific staff salary structure. No stipend amount is listed.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026, 23:59 Danish time. Apply online and submit one PDF containing the cover letter, CV, academic diplomas (MSc/PhD in English), and list of publications.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral employment for 2 years under the Danish collective agreement with possible salary supplements negotiated according to DTU salary structure. No stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in microbial ecology or evolution, microbiology, or a closely related area. Preferred qualifications include a publication record in peer-reviewed journals, strong background in genomic and metagenomic analysis of microbial communities, experience with microbial or molecular bench work and/or -omics technologies, experience in field-based research, experience working in teams and/or supervising at university level, and strong written and oral communication skills in English. The role requires independence, good organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and willingness to conduct fieldwork locally and internationally.

How to apply

Apply online through the 'Apply now' link and submit one PDF containing the cover letter, CV, academic diplomas (MSc/PhD in English), and list of publications. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.

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