PhD Candidate in Food Safety & Environmental Research

Universitat de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat de Barcelona offers a full-time research position focused on agronomic strategies to combat drought in vineyards. The role involves completing a PhD on Mediterranean crops, conducting soil, plant, and microbiome field sampling, and analyzing volatile and bioactive compounds in harvested crops.

The candidate will also measure soil density and water infiltration in the field and explore environmental impacts, with eligibility based on a strong background in environmental engineering

Qualifications

• PhD-level candidate with completion of a PhD thesis on Mediterranean crops.
• Experience in field sampling of soil, plants, and microbiomes.
• Analytical experience with volatile and bioactive compounds in crops.
• Experience with soil and water assessment and environmental impact evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Completion of a PhD thesis on Mediterranean crops.
• Field sampling of soil, plants, and microbiomes.
• Analysis of volatile compounds and bioactive compounds in harvested crops.
• Measurement of bulk density and water infiltration in the field.

Skills

Laboratory work

Fieldwork

Environmental impact assessment

Soil and water assessment

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

BSc/MSc in Environmental Engineering/Food Safety

Job description

Universitat de Barcelona offers a full-time research position focused on agronomic strategies to combat drought in vineyards. The role involves completing a PhD on Mediterranean crops, conducting soil, plant, and microbiome field sampling, and analyzing volatile and bioactive compounds in harvested crops.

The candidate will also measure soil density and water infiltration in the field and explore environmental impacts, with eligibility based on a strong background in environmental engineering