MASCIR - Postdoc in Molecular Soil Biology and Ecology

Academic Positions

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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Posted May 29, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

MAScIR-UM6P is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research team. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research focusing on soil biology, microbial ecology, and molecular biology techniques. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing our understanding of microbial communities in soil ecosystems and their roles in nutrient cycling, soil health, and environmental sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research projects focused on the effect seaweeds bioproducts on soil biology, soil carbon, microbial diversity, and functional genomics. 
  • Apply molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, metagenomics, transcriptomics) to study microbial communities in soil environments. 
  • Develop and optimize laboratory protocols for characterization, and functional analysis of soil biolo...