Aarhus University
Student Assistant in Soil Microbial Ecology
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark, welcomes applications for a student assistant position in soil microbial ecology with a focus on the effects of biochar on soil microorganisms in Danish agricultural soil.
This is a 1–year position from 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
This opportunity is positioned in projects studying the effects of biochar in the soil environment, specifically on the soil microbiome and interactions with other members of the soil food web. The projects are a collaboration across different biological and agronomic disciplines at Aarhus University. Crucial long-term field and shorter-term laboratory studies will investigate the potential and issues of biochar amendment to Danish agriculture on soil health and a healthy living microbiome. Central to this role is investi...
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 1–year position from 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job description
This opportunity is positioned in projects studying the effects of biochar in the soil environment, specifically on the soil microbiome and interactions with other members of the soil food web. The projects are a collaboration across different biological and agronomic disciplines at Aarhus University. Crucial long-term field and shorter-term laboratory studies will investigate the potential and issues of biochar amendment to Danish agriculture on soil health and a healthy living microbiome. Central to this role is investi...