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Florin Musat

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PhD fellowship/scholarship

PhD in Cultivation and Functional Characterization of Novel Anaerobic Hydrocarbon-Oxidizing Microorganisms Aarhus University in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University; salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The post is described as a PhD fellowship/scholarship rather than a self-funded position; no stipend amount is stated.

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Expired

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Bacterial Physiology
Microbiome Research
Bioinformatic
Metabolomic

About this position

PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University, Denmark, in the Biology programme, on cultivation and functional characterization of novel anaerobic hydrocarbon-oxidizing microorganisms.

The project is hosted by the Research Group Archaea in the Department of Biology – Microbiology. The research focuses on the physiology, metabolism, and ecology of microorganisms that catalyze the anaerobic oxidation of volatile alkanes such as ethane, propane, and butane. The PhD student will cultivate, identify, and metabolically characterize previously undescribed archaea, sulfate-reducing bacteria, and archaeal-bacterial consortia from deep-sea sediments, hydrocarbon seeps, and mud volcanoes.

Research methods include enrichment cultures, anaerobic physiology assays, metagenomics, metabolomics, community sequencing, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), fluorescence microscopy, stable isotope probing, molecular biology, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and nanoSIMS chemical imaging. The project aims to uncover how these microorganisms metabolize hydrocarbons and interact in anoxic environments, contributing to knowledge of microbial diversity, evolution, and ecological roles in anaerobic alkane oxidation.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a relevant MSc degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or equivalent, and must have graduated before the deadline. A strong background in microbiology, microbial physiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbial ecology, or related areas is expected. Excellent collaboration skills, strong publication potential, excellent English, and interest in interdisciplinary research are emphasized.

Funding: the position is a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University; salary and employment terms follow the applicable collective agreement. No stipend amount is stated.

Application window: the online system opens 1 June 2026. Apply via the Aarhus University portal, choose the August 2026 Call, select the Biology programme, and upload the project description as a PDF. Deadline: 1 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contact: Associate Professor Florin Musat ([email protected]).

Funding details

PhD fellowship/scholarship at Aarhus University; salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The post is described as a PhD fellowship/scholarship rather than a self-funded position; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must have a relevant MSc degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or equivalent and must have graduated before the application deadline. Strong background in microbiology, microbial physiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbial ecology, or other relevant research areas is expected. Applicants should have excellent collaborative skills, strong potential to publish at a high international level, excellent command of English, and an interest in joining an interdisciplinary team. International applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate excellent English writing skills and fluency.

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Associate Professor of Microbiology

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Research Interests

Microbiology

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Science

Metabolic Biology

Environmental Microbiology