Integrated Approaches for Genetic Improvement, Selectio, and Development of Plant Materials Resistan

Organisation/Company Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF) Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 8 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (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
Through multidisciplinary approaches, the project aims to advance our understanding of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca and its infection mechanisms, as well as plant defence responses and the molecular basis of plant–pathogen interactions. The investigation of species of interest from the Mediterranean basin, alongside model species, will provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and pathways involved in the response to infection.
The development of innovative screening approaches will enable the rapid identification of resistant cultivars, significantly reducing the time required for screening due to the long growth cycle of olive trees. Furthermore, these approaches will provide valuable genetic resources for breeding olive varieties with enhanced tolerance.
The outcomes of the various project activities are expected to have a significant impact on the olive sector, both at the local and national levels.

Employment contract with full social security: yes

Total amount per fellowship per year: 22500

Currency: Euro

Covers salary: yes

Covers travel and subsistence: no

Covers research costs: no

Covers other costs: ///

Maximum duration of fellowship: 12

Eligibility criteria
Experience in the preparation of gene expression constructs for plant transformation, stable and transient genetic transformation of crops and model plant species, in vitro and in vivo elicitation of plants and/or plant tissues, isolation and analysis of nucleic acids, gene sequence analysis.

Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

OTHER

Selection process
he examining committee has a total of 100 points available, distributed as follows:40 points for the scientific-professional curriculum vitae,30 points for publications, 30 points for the interview
The interview will focus on the topic of the Call for Applications. The selection process involves obtaining a merit ranking based on the decreasing order of the final score obtained by each candidate based on the sum of the scores obtained in the evaluation of qualifications and the interview. In the event of a tie, the younger candidate will be given preference