Department of Microbiology - Job Opportunities
PhD Positions
UPSHIFT: International Joint Project
Work with us:Within the international joint project UPSHIFT- Effects of air pressure on UPwards SHIFTing alpine ecosystems, we are looking for dedicated team members.
Depending on your plans, you can either work as a project employee or even undertake a PhD.
Key information:
- Tasks:Analysis of complex environmental data and sequencing results, and writing of scientific manuscripts or publications
- Prerequisite: masters in Microbiology, Ecology, Soil Science or an equivalent qualification
- Start: As soon as possible from August 2024
- Duration: Up to 1.5 years
- Contact: Nadine Präg, M.Sc. PhD (Nadine.Praeg@uibk.ac.at) or Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Paul Illmer (Paul.Illmer@uibk.ac.at)
Contact the potential supervisor directly by email to discuss the possibility of employment or undertaking a PhD under their supervision.
Further information: Position in Upshift Project Ausschreibung
POSADEC - The Hidden Potential of South American Dermocyboid Cortinarii
South American (SA) Nothofagaceae forests harbour unique, endemic tree species, representing the oldest lineages of Nothofagus evolution. Ectomycorrhizal fungi co‐evolve with the associated plant partner, but mutualistic fungi are still widely under‐explored in these areas. Our previous studies demonstrated that diversity of unknown dermocyboid Cortinarii is high there and is reflected in high chemotype (pigment) diversity. Pigments of dermocyboid Cortinarius species are based on (pre)anthraquinones, one of the most promising classes of natural photosensitizer. A systematic study of the photobiological active pigments is needed to understand the ecological function of such pigments. A thorough taxonomical investigation is essential, because chemical and pharmacological analyses must be based on unambiguously defined taxa and clearly identified vouchers.
- Supervision: Bianka Siewert
- Start: Between May 2023 and July 2023
- Duration: 3.4 years
All details (project, requirements, application): POSADEC Position
Please send your application or further questions to Bianka.siewert@uibk.ac.at