PhD fellowship in Plant Nutrition: foliar application of nanozymes for drought resilience
University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Who can apply: A degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS BSc plus 120 ECTS MSc) in plant science, biology, agricultural science, nanoscience, biotechnology or a related field. Hands-on experience with LA-ICP-TOF-MS, TEM-EDX or confocal microscopy and knowledge of ROS dynamics and plant stress physiology are clear… What is funded: A full-time salaried PhD fellowship of up to three years on the regular 5+3 programme, under the Danish state collective agreement, expected to start 1 January 2027. The advert prints no salary figure and points to the state salary tables instead. Interviews are expected in weeks 45 and 46 of 2026. Deadline: 23 October 2026+2.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, official page.
Who can apply
- A degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 ECTS BSc plus 120 ECTS MSc) in plant science, biology, agricultural science, nanoscience, biotechnology or a related field. Hands-on experience with LA-ICP-TOF-MS, TEM-EDX or confocal microscopy and knowledge of ROS dynamics and plant stress physiology are clear advantages. The application must be in English. No citizenship restriction is stated and the university invites applicants regardless of personal background.
Stage dates
Apply in English through the APPLY NOW button with a one-page motivated letter, your motivation for this project, a CV, bachelor's or master's diplomas and transcripts (with an authorised English translation if needed), and a publication list and reference letters if available. Employment also requires an accepted project application to the Faculty of Science PhD School.23 October 2026
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