CROP BOOSTERS - Biotechnology-based solutions for crop stress mitigation

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Uni. Basilicata
Posted on: 22/04/2026 Deadline: 25/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-06 - Agricultural And Forest Genetics, Chemistry And Pedology

Description

Project activities include integrated physiological and soil analyses to assess the effects of biostimulants and biofertilizers obtained from plant cell cultures (PCC) and terrestrial cyanobacterial communities (TCC) on tomato plants under water stress. The project foresees the selection of the best-performing TCC in terms of growth promotion and stress tolerance, as well as the evaluation of the combined effect of selected biostimulant extracts and cyanobacterial communities on agronomic and physiological traits. Third Mission activities include strengthening relationships with stakeholders (agricultural companies, biotech firms and industrial partners) to share results and promote technology transfer, as well as dissemination initiatives through workshops and seminars on sustainability and biotechnological innovation.

Compensation

28,913 Euro

Job posting website

https://unibas.patisweb.it/page/5/bandi-di-concorso.html

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

19.0

Funding body

Università degli Studi della Basilicata

How to apply

Other

Selection process

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Evaluation of qualifications.Interview on:- Methods for the identification and selection of terrestrial cyanobacterial communities;- Extensive experience in soil sampling and soil autotrophic communities, design and implementation of experimental plans under controlled conditions, physico-chemical and microbiological soil analyses, data collection and statistical data processing;- Plant phenomic analysis techniques and use of dedicated software for phenomic data processingThe interview will be held in Italian Admission requirements:-PhD or equivalent degree obtained abroad-Scientific and professional CV suitable for the postdoctoral positionOther relevant qualificationsa)Educational backgroundPhD in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry, with particular reference to the study of biogeochemical processes and the chemical characterization of environmental matrices in terrestrial ecosystems;- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry (LM-54), Environmental Science (LM-75), Agronomy (LM-69).b)Research activity in the scientific field of the position, inter alia: collaboration in teaching and third mission activities, and relevant work experience for the position;c) Scientific publications in the field of agro-chemistry and ecology.English languageForeign candidates must have adequate knowledge of Italian language

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