Post-Doctoral Fellow – Biological Nitrification Inhibition
Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB), Ghent, NY, United States
About us
The
VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB)
is a world‑leading research center of more than 280 researchers dedicated to cutting‑edge science with a clear mission:
combating climate change, fostering sustainable agriculture, and preserving global biodiversity
(https://www.psb.ugent.be/). In this respect, an important research topic of the center is the interaction between plants and soil microorganisms. The research line of Hans Motte within the Beeckman lab aims to understand how plants influence nutrient‑competing soil microorganisms.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and skilled
Postdoctoral Researcher
to discover and characterize
new plant‑based strategies to control nitrogen‑cycle microorganisms , and as such improve plant nitrogen use while reducing nitrogen pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing project assessing the
biological nitrification inhibition (BNI)
potential of metabolites across the plant kingdom. This includes the
characterization and validation of novel BNI mechanisms
through molecular and microbial ecology approaches targeting nitrifier communities, including
metagenomics, metatranscriptomics , and
metabolomics .
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with:
A PhD in
microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, plant–microbe interactions, biogeochemistry , or related fields.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular work on
nitrifying microorganisms.
Strong experience with
metagenomics
and microbial community profiling.
Experience - or strong interest - in working with
biological nitrification inhibitors (BNIs)
and plant–soil interaction experiments.
Experience with
LC–MS–based metabolomics
is a plus.
Our offer
A full‑time 3-year postdoctoral position with competitive salary
A stimulating research environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, personal career assistance, and high‑level training courses.
The position is immediately available and will remain open until filled.
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The
VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB)
is a world‑leading research center of more than 280 researchers dedicated to cutting‑edge science with a clear mission:
combating climate change, fostering sustainable agriculture, and preserving global biodiversity
(https://www.psb.ugent.be/). In this respect, an important research topic of the center is the interaction between plants and soil microorganisms. The research line of Hans Motte within the Beeckman lab aims to understand how plants influence nutrient‑competing soil microorganisms.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and skilled
Postdoctoral Researcher
to discover and characterize
new plant‑based strategies to control nitrogen‑cycle microorganisms , and as such improve plant nitrogen use while reducing nitrogen pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing project assessing the
biological nitrification inhibition (BNI)
potential of metabolites across the plant kingdom. This includes the
characterization and validation of novel BNI mechanisms
through molecular and microbial ecology approaches targeting nitrifier communities, including
metagenomics, metatranscriptomics , and
metabolomics .
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with:
A PhD in
microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, plant–microbe interactions, biogeochemistry , or related fields.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular work on
nitrifying microorganisms.
Strong experience with
metagenomics
and microbial community profiling.
Experience - or strong interest - in working with
biological nitrification inhibitors (BNIs)
and plant–soil interaction experiments.
Experience with
LC–MS–based metabolomics
is a plus.
Our offer
A full‑time 3-year postdoctoral position with competitive salary
A stimulating research environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, personal career assistance, and high‑level training courses.
The position is immediately available and will remain open until filled.
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