PhD Positions in the PRIMER Project: The PRIMER (Enhancing Climate-Resilient Crops by Innovative Priming Strategies) project is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network funded under Horizon Europe. It aims to address the challenges posed by climate change to agriculture, specifically by improving thermotolerance in tomato crops through innovative priming strategies.
PRIMER MSCA Doctoral Network & PhD Opportunities
Designation: Doctoral Candidate (PhD Positions)
Research Area:
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
- Agricultural Sciences
- Systems Biology
Location: Various European and Israeli institutions, including:
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
- University of Göttingen, Germany
- University of Glasgow, UK
- Volcani Institute, Israel
- University of Milan, Italy
- Spanish National Research Council, Spain
- University Paris-Saclay, France
- Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc degree in relevant fields (Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, etc.)
- Strong interest and experience in molecular biology and plant stress physiology
- Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level)
Job Description: The selected candidates will engage in various projects focused on:
- Investigating mechanisms of priming for heat stress resilience.
- Developing methodologies for modeling and analyzing plant responses to climate stressors.
- Conducting molecular and genetic experiments to yield actionable insights for crop improvement.
As part of the program, candidates will partake in training modules, workshops, and secondments to different research institutions, enhancing their research skills and interdisciplinary collaboration.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email:
- CV
- Copies of degree certificates (with official English translation)
- Contact details of two academic referees
- Completed application form available here
Email Contacts for Applications:
- For Goethe University Frankfurt: i.hoehn@bio.uni-frankfurt.de
- For University of Göttingen: Anja.Auspurg@biologie.uni-goettingen.de
- For University of Glasgow: ReaLaila.AntoniouKourounioti@glasgow.ac.uk
- For Volcani Institute: michall@volcani.agri.gov.il
- For University of Milan: marta.mendes@unimi.it
- For Spanish National Research Council: cpons@upvnet.upv.es
- For University Paris-Saclay: sophie.piquerez@universite-paris-saclay.fr
- For Cyprus University of Technology: vassilis.fotopoulos@cut.ac.cy
Last Date to Apply: October 15, 2025, at 17:00 (CEST)
