Plant Production

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena; Región de Murcia; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Spanish university is seeking an intern to join a European project on new irrigation technologies to combat soil compaction and diseases. The intern will engage in greenhouse trials and laboratory work, utilizing advanced molecular biology techniques. Candidates should be master's or undergraduate students in relevant fields with strong technical and soft skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural research.

Formación

• Precision in conducting experiments and recording data.
• Competence in using laboratory equipment.
• 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 to study plant infection responses.
• Apply molecular biology methodologies like DNA extraction and quantification.
• Perform plant physiological measurements for research.

Conocimientos

Soil and plant sampling

Lab work

Photosynthesis chamber use

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 researcher, 2 master students and 1 technician) participating in the on-line meetings with other European partners.

Esperienze lavorative precedenti: Master'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.