The effect of seasonal oxygen fluctuations on aquatic microbiomes
Cluster of Excellence Work Package: WP 7.3
Project description:
Extensive human activities (e.g., agriculture, industrial
production, and sewage discharge) have led to increased eutrophication of lakes
and marine coastal zones. As a result, aquatic ecosystems are more frequently
affected by hypoxia or anoxia, and coastal bottom waters often display strong
seasonal fluctuations in oxygen concentrations. Oxygen availability can have a
major impact on microbial metabolism and thus likely affects microbial
community composition and microbiome functioning. The PhD candidate will
investigate changes in microbiome functioning in response to oxygen depletion
by combining metagenomic and -transcriptomic sequencing with activity
measurements using stable- and radioisotope approaches. Our goal is to further
understand if microbial communities are better adapted to oxygen depletion if
they have previously experienced anoxic events.
Project-related tasks include:
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Microbial activity measurements and community profiling in
coastal marine ecosystems
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Metagenomics and -transcriptomics of in situ microbial
communities
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Data analyses and preparation of scientific publications
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Presenting work output in department seminars and at
conferences
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Co-supervision of trainees and students
The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative and
international research network. The ideal candidate has experience with/or a
strong interest in applying isotope techniques and bioinformatics methods.
Willingness to plan and conduct fieldwork in coastal ocean environments is
required.
Apply now https://weblogin.univie.ac.at/idp/profile/SAML2/POST/SSO?execution=e7s1
How to apply https://microplanet.at/howtoapply
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