French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE)
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PhD in Agroecology and Applied Entomology on Contarinia maculipennis in Guadeloupe and Martinique Tropical Technical Institute (IT2) and French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
3-year PhD position (36 months, October 2026 to October 2029) funded by the PARSITROP project under the PARSADA plan. Remuneration is €2,300 gross per month, and a service vehicle is provided for professional travel.
Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
Country
France
University
French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE)

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PhD opportunity in Agroecology and Applied Entomology in the French West Indies, focused on the biology, population dynamics, and natural regulation of Contarinia maculipennis. The project is part of PARSITROP, funded by the PARSADA plan, and is hosted by the Tropical Technical Institute (IT2) and INRAE (UR ASTRO Guadeloupe).
The research aims to strengthen the resilience of vegetable cropping systems, especially tomato and watermelon, in Guadeloupe and Martinique. The PhD will investigate pest biology and spatiotemporal dynamics, define an economic injury threshold, inventory and identify native parasitoid communities using taxonomic and molecular tools (barcoding), and design functional habitat management strategies to support conservation biological control.
This position is well suited to candidates interested in agronomy, ecology, biology, plant protection, and environmental science, with a strong balance of fieldwork and laboratory work. Applicants should have an MSc or Agricultural Engineering degree in Agronomy, Agroecology, Biology, Ecology, or Plant Protection, plus skills in data analysis (R, Office), scientific writing, teamwork, and a valid driver's license (Permis B).
The appointment lasts 36 months (October 2026 to October 2029). The location is IT2 and INRAE Domaine Duclos, Guadeloupe, with field missions across Guadeloupe and Martinique. Funding includes a salary of €2,300 gross/month and a service vehicle for professional travel.
To apply, send a CV and cover letter by 20 September 2026 to the listed email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].
Funding details
3-year PhD position (36 months, October 2026 to October 2029) funded by the PARSITROP project under the PARSADA plan. Remuneration is €2,300 gross per month, and a service vehicle is provided for professional travel.
What's required
Applicants should hold an MSc or Agricultural Engineering degree in Agronomy, Agroecology, Biology, Ecology, or Plant Protection. Strong interest in both fieldwork and laboratory analyses is required, along with proficiency in data analysis tools such as R and Office, solid writing skills, teamwork ability, and a valid driver's license (Permis B).
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter by email before 2026-09-20 to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].
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