We are looking for a motivated PhD student with expertise in microbial ecology (cultivation, bioinformatics) to join our team at the University of Florida UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. The project will address basic and applied questions related to turfgrass microbiomes. A MSc in microbiology or related fields is desirable. Position can be filled asap. Please send your application (statement, CV, three letters of recommendation) to Uli Stingl  (ustingl@ufl.edu).