Crop Microbiome Research Scientist – Field & Glasshouse

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Scientist position in crop microbiome research within the School of Biology and Environmental Science. The role involves assisting PhD students with microbiome analysis and supporting field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight in wheat.

The appointee will help coordinate projects, integrate data, and collaborate with national and international partners within the WheatHealth programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist PhD students with microbiome analysis.
• Support field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection and its mitigation.
• Contribute to project coordination, data integration, and collaboration with national and international partners.

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Scientist position in crop microbiome research within the School of Biology and Environmental Science. The role involves assisting PhD students with microbiome analysis and supporting field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight in wheat.

The appointee will help coordinate projects, integrate data, and collaborate with national and international partners within the WheatHealth programme.