Closed-loop hydroponic cultivation, with high water and fertilizer use efficiency, for the production of vegetables

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education, University and Research (MUR) invites a researcher to join an agronomic project focusing on the development and validation of closed‑loop hydroponic cultivation protocols for vegetable production, with a focus on water and fertilizer use efficiency.

The role includes employing sensors and decision models to optimize nutrient solution management and microclimate, studying factors influencing nickel accumulation in edible parts, and evaluating agronomic strategies to

Job description

Organisation/Company MUR Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research activity covered by this contract will focus on the development and validation of closed-loop hydroponic cultivation protocols for vegetable production, characterized by high water and fertilizer use efficiency. The activities will include: i) the use of sensors and decision-making models to optimize the management of the nutrient solution and the microclimate; ii) the analysis of agronomic and nutritional factors that influence nickel accumulation in the edible parts of the plants; and iii) the evaluation of agronomic and biological strategies aimed at reducing—or even entirely eliminating—the use of synthetic plant protection products. The experimentation, conducted across various crop cycles and growing environments, will allow for the assessment of produce quality and the efficiency with which agronomic inputs are utilized.

• Italy
• OTHER

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• Italy
• EUROPE
• OTHER

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