Crop Microbiome Research Scientist for Wheat Health Trials

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Scientist in the School of Biology and Environmental Science, part of the WheatHealth project. The role involves assisting PhD students with microbiome analysis and supporting field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection and mitigation.

The appointee will contribute to project coordination and data integration, collaborating with UCD and national/international partners.

Qualifications

• Experience with microbiome analysis techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with PhD students and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Assist PhD students with microbiome analysis.
• Support field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection and mitigation.

Skills

Microbiome analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Scientist in the School of Biology and Environmental Science, part of the WheatHealth project. The role involves assisting PhD students with microbiome analysis and supporting field and glasshouse trials investigating Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection and mitigation.

The appointee will contribute to project coordination and data integration, collaborating with UCD and national/international partners.