PhD Position at INRAE: INRAE offers a fully funded PhD position as part of an ANR JCJC “PHENOMANI” project, commencing at the end of 2024-early 2025. The selected candidate will delve into insect vector behavior and plant virology within the research unit UMR SVQV, focusing on host plant manipulation by viruses and its impact on viral transmission via vector insects.
Designation:
PhD Position
Research Area:
Plant Virology and Insect Behavior
Location:
Colmar, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Ecology, Agronomy, or Virology.
- Proficiency in plant-insect interactions and phytopathology.
- Experience in new tools for studying insect behavior like video-tracking.
- Strong background in data processing, statistical analysis tools (e.g., R), and molecular biology techniques.
- Fluency in French and English for effective communication in a team.
Job Description:
The PhD student will employ a high-throughput video-phenotyping technique to explore the genetic diversity of host plants and identify functional loci relevant to viral transmission. The research aims to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying viral manipulation and its impact on aphid behaviors to facilitate the development of novel control methods.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit their CV and a motivation letter to quentin.chesnais@inrae.fr.
Last Date for Apply:
31st October 2024
For further details and to explore the full potential of this scholarship opportunity, please refer to the official webpage of INRAE.
