PhD in Forest Pathology and Forest Disease Management University of Sassari in Italy

2-year postdoctoral opening in Biotremology and Insect Vector Control at the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (DiSSPA), University of Bari, Italy . The project focuses on cutting-edge behavioral manipulation strategies to reduce plant pathogen transmission by aphids and whiteflies in horticultural and ornamental systems. Research topics include substrate-borne vibrations, plant-mediated mechanisms, and validation of control strategies in semi-field mesocosm setups. This is a strong fi...

PhD opportunity at the University of Melbourne in a research area connected to molecular plant pathology . The post is shared by Dibya Bhatta , who is a PhD Candidate at The Australian National University and appears to be the announcer/poster rather than the recruiting academic. The opportunity is relevant for students interested in biology , agriculture , and related plant disease research topics. No detailed project description, supervisor list, funding package, eligibility criteria, or deadl...

PhD Studentship: Hidden Pest-Pathogen Alliances: Unravelling the Mechanisms of Aphid-Fungal Cooperation on Wheat This PhD studentship at the University of Nottingham focuses on plant pathology , agriculture , and biology , specifically the interactions between aphids, fungal pathogens, and wheat. The project aims to uncover the mechanisms behind pest-pathogen cooperation and its impact on crop health. Deadline: 17 August 2026 Start date: 1 October 2026 Duration: 48 months How to apply: Send a CV...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Molise in Agri-food Production Sciences (Cycle XLII, 2026/2027). This opening is relevant for students interested in agriculture , sustainable agriculture , food production , and interdisciplinary research in agri-food systems. The post highlights an international eligibility profile and an interdisciplinary research environment, making it attractive for applicants from diverse academic backgrounds within the life and environmental sciences. Fund...

PhD opportunity in plant gene regulation and antiviral immunity at the Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences , in collaboration with INRAE and CIRAD . The project focuses on the role of endogenous viral elements in plant biology, with strong relevance to molecular plant science, host-pathogen interactions, and plant immunity. This is a PhD opening with an application deadline of 30 August 2026 . Relevant study areas include Biology , Agriculture , and Environmental Science . Applicant...