Grapevine Microbiome Dynamics for Sustainable Plant Health

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli Studi di Palermo invites applications for a Research Fellow in Agricultural Sciences focusing on grapevine microbiomes and plant protection. The project aims to evaluate sustainable treatments for major grapevine diseases and to study the microbial communities associated with grapevines.

The fellow will design experiments, sample, assess disease metrics, and perform DNA extraction and sequencing to generate insights for environmentally sustainable plant protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental plan and sampling protocol for grapevine disease studies.
• Assess disease incidence and severity using phytopathological indices and scales.
• Collect plant material, prepare samples, and extract DNA.
• Perform microbiome analyses via high-throughput sequencing of grapevine-associated microbes.

Job description

Università degli Studi di Palermo invites applications for a Research Fellow in Agricultural Sciences focusing on grapevine microbiomes and plant protection. The project aims to evaluate sustainable treatments for major grapevine diseases and to study the microbial communities associated with grapevines.

The fellow will design experiments, sample, assess disease metrics, and perform DNA extraction and sequencing to generate insights for environmentally sustainable plant protection strategies.