IdR48/26 Technological innovation for the integrated pest management in viticulture

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Verona
Posted on: 30/04/2026 Deadline: 27/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-05 - Plant Pathology And Entomology

Description

The project aims to improve the technological innovations previously developed within the INEST project (Spoke 7, RT 2.2). The project activity involves the use of drones for the targeted application of insecticide treatments, integrating with the "Innovation Ecosystems" research lines dedicated to precision agriculture and sustainable pest management. The use of drones will optimize the volumes distributed, reduce environmental impact, and increase the timeliness of interventions. The technology includes prototypes already validated in the field but still to be optimized for large-scale use and in different operating conditions.

Compensation

30,370 Euro

Job posting website

https://www.univr.it/it/concorsi/contratti-e-assegni-di-ricerca/incarichi-di-ricerca/0/16107

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

22.0

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Verona

How to apply

Other

Selection process

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The competition will be carried out by an evaluation of titles and examination by means of an interview. For admission to the selection process referred to in Art. 1, potential candidates must fulfil the following requirements:a) Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (LM-69) or in Agro-Food Biotechnology (LM-7) [Laurea Magistrale o a ciclo unico awarded pursuant to Art. 3(1n), Ministerial Decree no. 270 of 22/10/04], obtained no more than six years before the expiry date of this call;b) Possession of a curriculum suitable for assisting in carrying out research activities;c) Knowledge of the following foreign language: English.

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