Professor Ülo Niinemets and Associate Professor Tiina Tosens from the Estonian University of Life Sciences are currently seeking dedicated candidates to join our interdisciplinary team and do research on the following thesis topics:
1. Impact of Gall-Forming Insects on agricultural and forests productivity – Investigating the emission of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) in response to plant biotic stress, with the overarching goal of understanding the global variability of BVOC emissioon patterns and its effect on vegetation and the climate. Contact T. Tosens, Ü. Niinemets
2. Herbivory-induced volatle organic compounds in changing climates – The PhD student will look at the impacts of elevated CO2 on herbivore-induced volatile emissions across a range of species with varying leaf structure, chemical composition and physiological activity and develop broad relationships between constitutive and induced defenses. Contact: Ü. Niinemets.
We offer a funded tuition-free study program that provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, fostering an environment of cutting-edge research within an inspiring team. As a Junior Researcher, you will embark on an exciting professional journey with a competitive monthly salary and fully covered social security. We locate in Tartu – a small and green lively university town.
To be eligible for the program, you must hold a Master’s degree in Biology or Life Sciences and have a solid foundation in the field of plant biology (preferably in plant ecophysiology).
We hope the candidates:
• to be in good terms with data analysis (also using R);
• fluency in spoken and written English is essential enabling effective communication
For PhD candidates who have obtained a master’s degree or equivalent qualification outside Estonia the deadline for document submission is June 1st, 2024. Applications are submitted via the webpage: http://www.estonia.dreamapply.com./
For PhD candidates who have obtained a master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Estonia the deadline for document submission is June 15st, 2024. Applications are submitted via the webpage: www.sais.ee
For further information, advice and to express your interest, please feel free to contact Assoc. Prof. Tiina Tosens (tiina.tosens@emu.ee) or Prof. Ülo Niinemets (ulo.niinemets@gmail.com).
Read more about admission:
https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/doctoral-studies/admission-requirements/
Ülo Niinemets’ Lab 