Validation and Transfer of SafeWax Technology to New Crops for Sustainable Control of Plant Pat[...]

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE AGRO-ALIMENTA; Italia; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian university is looking for a researcher to conduct field trials on the SafeWax technology for sustainable plant disease control. The role includes validating this biodegradable wax-based coating on crops like grapevine, wheat, and tomato, while monitoring disease development and assessing its efficacy. Candidates should have experience with bio-inspired technologies and data analysis. This opportunity is part of a project aimed at improving agricultural sustainability.

Competenze

• Experience with bio-inspired technologies in plant disease control.
• Familiarity with field trials and greenhouse evaluations.
• Ability to analyze physiological responses and perform statistical data integration.

Mansioni

• Conduct field trials on grapevine to assess the efficacy of SafeWax technology.
• Monitor disease development and assess potential phytotoxicity.
• Prepare final project deliverables and contribute to scientific dissemination.

Descrizione del lavoro

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE AGRO-ALIMENTARI Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Italy Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) 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 activities focus on the final validation and multi-crop transfer of the SafeWax technology, a bio-inspired, biodegradable wax-based coating for sustainable plant disease control. The work includes field trials on grapevine to assess the efficacy, persistence, and application parameters optimized in earlier project phases, as well as greenhouse and field evaluations on wheat and tomato to test SafeWax against major fungal pathogens. Activities also involve monitoring disease development, analysing physiological responses, assessing potential phytotoxicity, and performing statistical integration of multi-year data. The researcher will contribute to the preparation of final project deliverables and scientific dissemination.

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE AGRO-ALIMENTARI Country Italy Geofield