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Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and Soil-Plant-Microbial Interactions United Arab Emirates University in United Arab Emirates
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Jul 31, 2026
Country
United Arab Emirates
University
Umea University

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United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Department of Biology, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and Ecology.
The project focuses on soil, plant, and microbial interactions in hyper-arid environments, using metabarcoding and metagenomics approaches to study how climate change affects tripartite interactions in arid ecosystems. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team working on plant microbiomes, soil ecosystems, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics-driven research for sustainable agriculture.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a PhD in biology, ecology, microbiology, or bioinformatics. Strongly preferred experience includes eDNA analyses, NGS library preparation, bioinformatic analysis, and statistical analysis of large genomic datasets using R. Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are highlighted.
Appointment: Full-time, two-year postdoctoral position.
Application: Submit a cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience, a CV, 2-3 representative publications, and details of three referees. The closing date is 31 July 2026.
Contact: Project PI Sunil Mundra ([email protected]).
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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