PhD position in Geomicrobiology / Biogeochemistry (f/m/d)

ID: 266588


Jobbeschreibung	We are seeking an environmental microbiologist or biogeochemist to investigate arsenic mobilization in groundwater systems in the Hanoi area (Vietnam). This project will focus on experiments with cultures of anaerobic Fe(III)-reducing methane-oxidizing microorganisms. We will carry out field sampling (drilling) campaigns followed by laboratory incubation experiments with geochemical, physiological and molecular biological analyses to follow microbial growth, metabolic activity, methane oxidation, Fe(III) mineral reduction and arsenic mobilization using techniques such as anaerobic cultivation, isotope labeling, gas chromatography, wet-chemistry, ICP-MS, XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, electron microscopy.

Qualifikationen	Requirements: - Strong background in Environmental Microbiology, Biogeochemistry and/or Geochemistry. - Interest in field work (Vietnam) - Ability to work independently and in a team. - Excellent management and communication skills. - Good computer and language (English) skills.

Firma	Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen 72074 Tübingen


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