The University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD Fellowship in Faba Bean Crop Physiology as part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded DIGIFABA project. The fellowship focuses on understanding above- and belowground traits affecting yield stability under drought stress, combining field and greenhouse experiments with data science approaches to support sustainable crop production.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Danish master’s in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, plant physiology, or a related field. They should have knowledge of grain legume production, drought tolerance, or biological nitrogen fixation, and experience with greenhouse or field studies is an advantage.
The University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Northern Europe, founded in 1479. Located in Denmark’s capital, it is consistently ranked among Europe’s top research institutions and is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). The university offers a strong international environment with world-class teaching and research across disciplines, ranging from natural and health sciences to humanities and social sciences.
Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.