PhD Position, Biochar for carbon sequestration in soils, Austria

PhD Position, Biochar for carbon sequestration in soils, Austria

February 10, 2010
Topic: Biochar for carbon sequestration in soils

Contents:
1. Stability of biochar carbon pools
-Lab incubation experiments
-Analysis and modeling of biochar C pools

2. Soil fertility after biochar applications
-Soil nutrient status and nutrient bioavailability
-Nutrient adsorption and leaching
-Plant nutrient uptake and crop growth

Start: May 2010
Salary: according to collective agreement (Kollektivvertrag)
Duration: 3 years

Prerequisites:
- Excellent Master thesis in a related field
- Lab experience
- Excellent English writing skills
- Soil science background

Application (deadline March 10, 2010):
Please send your application materials including CV and names and addresses (incl. phone number and email) of 2 references (e.g. advisor of Master thesis) to:

Dr. Franz Zehetner (franz.zehetner-at-boku-dot-ac-dot-at)
Institut für Bodenforschung, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82, 1190 Wien



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