PhD Position in Microbial Physiology and Biotechnology: Physiology and Ecology of Methanogens
- Fully Funded PhD Position
- Supervisor: Dr. Wenyu Gu
- Open until Filled
- Institute of Environmental Engineering
- EPFL | Switzerland
About the Project
Join the MICROBE Laboratory at EPFL—a top-20 global university—to investigate the physiology and ecology of methanogens. These methane-producing archaea are crucial gatekeepers of the global carbon cycle. Your research will explore how these microorganisms respond to environmental changes and interact with microbial communities, bridging fundamental ecology with future biotechnological applications.
Key Research Areas:
Physiology & Genetic Regulation of Methanogens
Anaerobic Carbon Mineralization
Microbial Community Interactions
Bioinformatics & High-Throughput Sequencing
Start Date: Flexible
Submit your application via the EPFL portal. Please prepare:
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact Information
- Names & details of 3 referees
- A world-class training environment within the ETH Domain.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Mentoring for professional development.
- Contract duration: 1 year (renewable up to 4 years).
- Education: Master’s in Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related.
- Experience: Strong background in wet-lab microbiology or bioinformatics is an advantage.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills in English; ability to thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment.
