In the framework of the UPSET project (Unravelling the impacts of Plant-Soil hydraulics on stomatal regulation), we are looking for a motivated PhD student.

In the UPSET project, systematic drought experiments will be conducted in different substrates to investigate how soil and plant hydraulic properties influence plant response to drought. The project aims to analyze short- and long-term mechanisms allowing plants to cope with soil hydric limitations.

Eligibility:

• Master’s degree in (bio)physics, bioscience engineering, mathematics, or soil/environmental physics.
• Experimental skills with plants.
• Programming skills: R, Matlab, or Python.
• Aptitude for teamwork and proficient in spoken and written English.

Documents: 

Candidates must submit a detailed CV, academic transcripts of their Master’s degree, a motivation letter, and one reference letter (all included in one PDF file).

Interested candidates should send the required documents to Mathieu Javaux (mathieu.javaux@uclouvain.be) as soon as possible.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP for consideration.