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Applicants need a relevant background in ecology or soil science, English proficiency, and programming\/statistical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lbhi.is\/en\/university\/about-the-school\/news\/ph-d-position-on-the-assisted-development-of-biological-soil-crust-biocrust-for-ecosystem-restoration\">https:\/\/lbhi.is\/en\/university\/about-the-school\/news\/ph-d-position-on-the-assisted-development-of-biological-soil-crust-biocrust-for-ecosystem-restoration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application deadline: April 5, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) is advertising a PhD position on the Assisted development of biological soil crust (biocrust) for ecosystem restoration in cold environments like Iceland. The project involves literature review, lab and field experiments, and collaboration with international research partners to test methods such as cyanobacterial and moss inoculation. 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