Rumakanta Sapkota

PhD opportunity at Aarhus University in Arctic microbial ecology , focused on supraglacial habitats on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The project, Top-down controls of microbial biomass in supraglacial habitats , investigates how viruses, grazers, and parasitic fungi regulate microbial communities on glacier surfaces. The research centers on algae and cyanobacteria that contribute to ice-darkening and melt, with specific attention to protozoan grazing, chytrid fungal infections, and microbial mortality in cryoconite holes and ice surfaces. The position is hosted by the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University in Roskilde, Denmark, and is part of a collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and an international research stay at Marseille University . The project is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark . Ideal applicants hold an MSc in biology, microbiology, environmental sciences, ecology, or a closely related field . Strong English communication skills are required. Preferred experience includes microbial ecology methods such as fluorescence microscopy, molecular ecology, incubation experiments, isotopes, and fieldwork in remote Arctic or glacier environments. The student should also be comfortable with laboratory work, interdisciplinary collaboration, conference presentations, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Application deadline: 15 September 2026 . Preferred start date: 15 January 2027 . Applicants must submit their materials through the university application system and include a ½–4 page project description outlining their research approach. Only complete applications received before the deadline will be considered.

PhD opportunity in microbial ecology at Aarhus University focused on Top-down Controls of Microbial Biomass in Supraglacial Habitats . The project is aimed at candidates interested in the ecology of microbes in glacier environments, with a strong connection to environmental science , earth science , and biology . The post is shared by Rumakanta Sapkota , Associate Professor at Aarhus University, who studies plant and soil microbiome. The research theme suggests work on microbial communities, biomass regulation, and cryosphere-related habitats, making it a good fit for students with interests in microbial ecology, glacier ecosystems, and environmental microbiology. This is a PhD opening . The post does not include detailed funding, stipend, or deadline information in the text provided, but it does direct applicants to the official PhD applicant page for instructions and further details. Interested candidates should visit the application page, review the eligibility and document requirements, and apply through the official portal.

Rumakanta Sapkota, Associate Professor at Aarhus University, is advertising a two-year postdoc position in soil microbial ecology and climate change mitigation in agriculture . The post is aligned with research on the plant and soil microbiome , microbial ecology , and broader environmental science questions. This opportunity appears to be based at Aarhus University (Department of Environmental Science / related research environment). It is a research-focused postdoctoral opening rather than a scholarship. The post does not provide detailed information on salary, funding package, or exact eligibility criteria in the social post, so applicants should consult the official vacancy page for the full description. Ideal candidates would likely have a strong background in soil microbiology, microbial ecology, environmental science, agriculture, or related life/environmental sciences, with interest in climate mitigation research. The post explicitly highlights soil microbial ecology and climate change mitigation in agriculture as the core themes. How to proceed: review the official Aarhus University job advertisement, prepare the required application materials, and submit through the university recruitment system once the vacancy page is accessed. No deadline is stated in the social post excerpt.

Two-year fully funded postdoctoral position in soil microbial ecology at Aarhus University , Denmark, within the Department of Environmental Science in Roskilde. The project focuses on the effects of biochar on soil micro-organisms in Danish agricultural soil, with strong links to soil health, climate change mitigation, and the Danish Biochar Long-Term Experiment. The successful candidate will work across field and laboratory settings, collecting soil samples across Denmark, planning and executing experiments, analysing eDNA and eRNA , studying microbial interactions, biofilm formation on biochar particles, and the functional/genetic activity of microorganisms. The role also involves dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, plus collaboration in a multidisciplinary research team. Eligibility highlights: a PhD in environmental microbiology, agronomy, environmental science, or molecular biology; experience in soil microbial ecology and soil health; strong field and lab skills; aseptic isolation and culturing of soil microorganisms; and a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience with interdisciplinary research and autonomous fieldwork is expected. A valid driver’s license is preferable. Funding: fully funded postdoc with salary and terms according to Danish university agreements. Duration is two years, starting 1 October 2026. Application deadline: 30 August 2026. Apply via Aarhus University’s recruitment system and include the required documents in English.