Plant Production

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Spanish university in Spain is offering an internship opportunity for students in Agricultural Sciences or related fields. The student will work on a project involving new irrigation technologies to prevent soil compaction and diseases, conducting laboratory assays and greenhouse trials. Successful candidates will gain technical and soft skills, collaborating with a research team and participating in international online meetings.

Formación

• Knowledge of at least one of the following languages: English (B2-C1), Spanish (B2-C1).
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Work on greenhouse trials and laboratory assays.
• Study the response of plants to infections using micro and nanobubbles.
• Apply molecular biology methodologies for pathogen detection.

Conocimientos

Technical Skills: soil and plant sampling

Laboratory work

Use of photosynthesis chambers

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Educación

Master's or undergraduate student in Agricultural Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Biology

Biotechnology

Herramientas

PCR

Descripción del empleo

Posizione

Overview : The student is expected to be involved in a European project, Hort2the Future, related to the use of new irrigation technologies to prevent soil compaction and soil-borne diseases.

Key Responsibilities: During the stay, the student will work on various project activities involving multidisciplinary tasks. This includes greenhouse trials and laboratory assays to study the response of plants to infections when using micro and nanobubbles in irrigation water.

Molecular biology methodologies will be applied, including:

• DNA extraction and quantification
• Quantitative PCR

to identify and quantify pathogens.

Additionally, plant physiological parameters such as photosynthesis rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration, and root growth will be measured.

Skills Developed :

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

Reflection : This internship will provide the student with knowledge of new techniques (macro- and nano-bubbles) applied in irrigation systems to manage soil compaction, oxygen deficiency in roots, and soil-borne infections.

The student will join a research team consisting of 3 senior researchers, 1 post-doctoral researcher, 2 master students, and 1 technician, participating in online meetings with other European partners.

Candidate Characteristics

Foreign Languages: Knowledge of at least one of the following languages is required:

• English: good (B2-C1)
• Spanish: good (B2-C1)

Previous Work Experience: Master's or undergraduate student in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or Biotechnology.

• Precision in conducting experiments and recording data
• Competence in using laboratory equipment (PCR)
• Skills in handling and processing biological samples
• Ability to present and discuss research findings clearly
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Disciplinary Area: Agricultural Engineering