Plant Production

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena; Cartagena; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 15.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain seeks a student to join a European project focused on innovative irrigation technologies. This role entails conducting experiments and laboratory work to address soil compaction and diseases, offering hands-on experience in methodologies like DNA quantification and plant physiological assessments. The position promotes skill development in both technical and soft competencies while contributing to collaborative research efforts.

Formación

• Precision in conducting experiments and recording data.
• Competence in using laboratory equipment, including PCR.
• Skills in handling and processing biological samples.
• Ability to present and discuss research findings clearly.
• Attitude to work in a group.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct greenhouse trials and laboratory assays related to plant infection and irrigation technologies.
• Apply molecular biology methodologies for pathogen identification and quantification.
• Participate in online meetings with European partners as part of a research team.

Conocimientos

Soil and plant sampling

Lab work

Photosynthesis chamber usage

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Educación

Master's or undergraduate student in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology or Biotechnology

Herramientas

PCR

Descripción del empleo

Overview : The student is expected to be involved in a European project Hort2the future related to the use of new irrigation technologies in order to avoid soil compaction and soil borne diseases.

Key Responsibilities : During the stay, the student is expected to work in different activities of the project with multidisciplinary tasks. This will involve greenhouse trials and laboratory assays to study the response of plant infection to micro and nanobubbles in the irrigation water.

Distinct Molecular biology methodologies will be applied as

• DNA extraction and quantification.
• Quantitative PCR.

in order to identify and quantify the pathogen

Also, plant physiological measurements will be carried out as photosynthesis rate, stomata conductance, transpiration and root growth parameters.

Skills Developed :

• Technical Skills : soil and plant sampling , lab work, use of photosynthesis chamber, WinRHIZO
• Soft Skills : Communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, leadership, etc.

Reflection : With this stay, the student will gain knowledge about new techniques (macro and nano-bubbles) applied in the irrigation system in order to manage soil compaction, the lack of oxygenation in the root system and soil borne infections.

The student will be integrated in the research team (3 senior researchers, 1 post-doctoral research, 2 master student and 1 technician) participating in the on-line meetings with other European partners.

Esperienze lavorative precedentiMaster's or undergraduate student in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology or Biotechnology.

• Precision in conducting experiments and recording data.
• Competence in using laboratory equipments (PCR).
• Skills in handling and processing biological samples.
• Ability to present and discuss research findings clearly.
• Attitude to work in group.