Morphological and genetic identification of quarantine organisms, particul
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology, Biotechnology -
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Research Scientist, Biology, Biotechnology
Location: Town of Italy
Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Verona Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 27 Jan 2026 - 13:00 (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?
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The morphological classification of the leaf hopper vectors of Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma is often complex and requires extensive entomological expertise. For this reason, the aim of this project is to apply identification protocols based on molecular methods, which represent a more reliable alternative tools for a correct species identification. The use of molecular markers, such as mitochondrial genes, ribosomal genes, or microsatellites, will allow for accurate discrimination of vector species even in the absence of diagnostic morphological characteristics.
Sequencing of a portion of the mitochondrial region of the cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene will be used to confirm suspected morphotypes and to genetically trace the vectors.
Furthermore, the mechanisms regulating the interaction between the phytoplasma, the host plant, and the insect vector will be investigated using quantitative PCR (qPCR), gene sequencing, and transcriptomic analysis.
E-mail ufficio.protocollovr.it
Requirements- a) PhD in Biotechnology;
- b) Possession of a scientific-disciplinary curriculum suitable for carrying out the research activity envisaged in this announcement;
- c) Knowledge of the following foreign language: English;
- d) Other requirements: documented research and/or development experience in the disciplinary sectors: AGRI-05/A General and Applied Entomology, AGRI-05/B Plant Pathology, AGRI-08/A Agricultural, Food and Environmental Microbiology.
Eligibility criteria
- Italy
- AFRICA
- EUROPE
- OCEANIA
- NORTH AMERICA
- SOUTH AMERICA
- ASIA
- AFRICA
- EUROPE
- OCEANIA
- NORTH AMERICA
- SOUTH AMERICA
- ASIA
The competition will be carried out by an evaluation of titles and examination by means of an interview.
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