Breeding raspberry, blackberry and blueberry.

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic Marche
Posted on: 12/06/2026 Deadline: 06/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-03 - Arboriculture And Forest Systems

Description

The research activity will specifically involve carrying out tasks related to the various stages of the raspberry breeding program, as well as those of other species, ranging from the selection and implementation of crossing combinations to the techniques for selection, phenotypic evaluation of seedlings and derived selections, and the analysis of sensory and nutritional quality. The research program also requires expertise in crop management, the application of different phenotyping methodologies, fruit quality control, and raspberry propagation techniques. The activities will be carried out primarily at Battistini Vivai, located in Cesena, Italy.

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università Politecnica delle Marche