PhD position available: working group Microbial Resource Management
We look forward to receiving applications for a PhD position at our FWF-funded research project, "Firing up anaerobic digestion – a high-res temperature assay" (Temp4AD). This project aims to enhance the efficiency and stability of anaerobic digestion systems by assessing the effects of temperature on a fed-batch lab-scale system across a broad temperature range (34 °C to 61 °C). The PhD position is planned for 3 years and includes a workload of 30 h/week. The minimum gross salary for this position, that is in accordance with FWF-guidelines, amounts to € 2392,48 / month.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory experiments, including reactor operation and gas measurements.
- Perform molecular analyses such as DNA extraction, sequencing and dPCR.
- Analyze data using bioinformatics tools.
- Publish findings in SCI-journals and present results at conferences.
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Background in anaerobic digestion, microbial ecology, or bioenergy research.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (DNA, RNA, Proteomics).
- Experience with statistical data analysis and bioinformatics tools.
- Good teamwork skills
Desired:
- Experience in biogas research or renewable energy projects.
- Knowledge of statistical software and high-performance computing.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Readiness for mobility, as part of the analyses will take place at the research facilities of
our project collaborator (Germany).
Administrative unit
Working group Microbial Resource Management, Institute of Microbiology, Universität Innsbruck (Austria)
Written applications should be submitted to Sabine.Podmirseg@uibk.ac.at by March 31 st.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dynamic research team!