Overview
KU Leuven is offering a fully funded PhD on microbiome-assisted biological control of rice grain rot, with collaboration in Vietnam.
Complete research opportunity details
The four-year project combines microbial isolation, plant infection assays, microbiome sequencing, genomics, qPCR and bioinformatics. The initial one-year appointment is renewable up to four years after positive evaluation, with international research visits and conference/publication support.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a Master's degree in Engineering Technology, Bioscience Engineering or a related discipline, strong English and interest in plant-microbe interactions, genomics, microbiome analysis and sustainable agriculture.
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Verification notes
Official KU Leuven vacancy BAP-2026-447 verified 2026-09-08 UTC. Page displays 1 October 2026 at 23:59 CET; date-only deadline stored.
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