Ph.D. in Plant-Microorganism Interactions: Join the innovative research at the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) in the field of plant-microorganism interactions. This Ph.D. position offers a unique chance to delve into the world of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their impact on plant nutrition and resilience.
Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity in Plant-Microorganism Interactions
Designation: Ph.D. Candidate in Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
Research Area: Plant-Microorganism Interactions, with a focus on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis Efficacy
Location: INRAE’s Laboratory of Plant-Microbe-Environment Interactions (LIPME) in Castanet-Tolosan and Agroecology team in Dijon, France
Eligibility/Qualification: Master’s degree/Engineering degree in relevant fields such as plant physiology, molecular biology, or related disciplines. Background knowledge in arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis is desirable. Proficiency in data analysis, including transcriptomics, is advantageous.
Job Description: The selected candidate will investigate genotypegenotypeenvironment interactions on mycorrhizal nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition pathways and host plant physiology. Research will involve studying soil nutrient availability, plant-plant interactions, gene identification, transcriptomics analysis, biochemical studies, nutrient flux measurements, and physiological trait analysis.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a motivation letter to the following contacts:
- Pierre-Emmanuel Courty (pierre-emmanuel.courty@inrae.fr)
- Benoit Lefebvre (benoit.lefebvre@inrae.fr)
Last Date for Apply: Deadline for applications is September 13, 2024.
This Ph.D. scholarship offers a stimulating research environment at the forefront of agricultural and environmental sciences, providing opportunities for skills development, training, and a platform to contribute to global challenges. Apply now and be part of groundbreaking research in plant-microorganism interactions at INRAE.
