IpD51/2026:\"Physiological and agronomic characterization of TEA grapevine prototypes genetically improved for tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses.\"

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli Studi di Verona invites applications for a research position focusing on phenotyping gene-edited grapevine plants during the field-testing phase. The project targets TEA plants edited for mildew resistance and metabolic pathways related to grape quality, with evaluation under varying abiotic stresses.

The role involves agronomic characterization, monitoring physiological parameters, and assessing plant performance in the cultivation environment in relation to genotype.

Responsibilities

• Phenotyping of gene-edited grapevine plants during the field-testing phase.
• Agronomic characterization and monitoring of physiological parameters to evaluate plant performance in the cultivation environment.

Job description

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Verona Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 19 Nov 2026 - 13:00 (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 program focuses on the phenotyping of gene-edited grapevine plants during the field-testing phase. The
vines to be characterized are TEA plants edited for genes associated with susceptibility to downy and powdery mildew,
as well as for metabolic pathways involved in grape quality. Activities will entail agronomic characterization and the
monitoring of physiological parameters to evaluate plant performance in the cultivation environment, in relation to
genotype and in response to potential abiotic stresses (e.g., water deficit).

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: