We are Hiring
We are seeking a dynamic PhD student to join our innovative interdisciplinary research project, focusing on the impact of bacteria on water flow in soil and the root zone.
Key Research Areas:
- Investigating the role of various bacterial colony components on water and solute transport in heterogeneous porous media.
- Understanding the effects of these components on root growth under water shortage conditions.
- Utilizing molecular microbiology tools, microfluidic flow cell experiments, and physical water and solute transport analysis.
Supervisors:
Dr. Oshri Borgman (Department of Soil, Water, and Environment) and Dr. Elhanan Tzipilevich (Department of Plant Sciences) at MIGAL Galilee Research Institute in Kiryat Shmona and Tel-Hai College.
Start Date: Flexible
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in natural sciences, water sciences, soil and water sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Original and independent thinking.
- Passion for science.
- Strong interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
We want to hear from you if you're ready to embark on a research journey that combines molecular microbiology, microfluidics, and physical analysis!
Send your resume to elhanant@migal.org.il or oshrib@migal.org.il.
Join us in pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration!
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