PhD in Simulation-Based Optimal Breeding Strategies Under Uncertainty INRAE in France

CIMMYT is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow (Associate Breeder) for its sorghum breeding program in Nairobi, Kenya . This internationally recruited role sits within the Dryland Crops Program and focuses on rapid-cycle genomic selection (RCGS) , breeding pipeline implementation , sparse testing, and data-driven selection decisions. The position is especially relevant for researchers interested in plant breeding , agronomy , quantitative genetics , genomic selection , and field-based crop improveme...

Wageningen University & Research is advertising a PhD candidate position in cytoplasmic genetics , with a focus on the mechanisms behind the maternal inheritance of plastids and mitochondria . The project is part of the ERC-funded research programme CytoInP and is hosted by Wageningen Plant Research . This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in plant genetics, organelle inheritance, and fundamental biological mechanisms in plants. The post is being shared by Kin Pan Chung , Assis...

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is advertising a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Sorghum Breeding for internationally recruited candidates. This opportunity is centered on agricultural research , especially sorghum breeding , applied breeding , quantitative genetics , field operations , and data analysis . The role is described as a strong chance to contribute to sorghum improvement with real-world relevance while working closely with breeding and quantitative genetics colleagu...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in sustainable aquaculture in France , focused on redesigning pond aquaculture at the landscape scale to improve sustainability and climate resilience. The project is part of the CEDRE project within the French national research program PEPR Sustainable Livestock (Agralife) . The PhD candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team from Université de Lorraine , INRAE , CIRAD , and ISARA , with collaborations across Rennes, Montpellier, and Lyon. Research themes incl...

PhD opportunity in Versailles at the Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences (IJPB), in collaboration with INRAE and CIRAD. The project focuses on the role of endogenous viral elements in plant gene regulation and antiviral immunity, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in plant pathology, plant sciences, biology, and related agricultural research. This is a doctoral opening rather than a scholarship announcement. The post does not specify funding details, eligibility requir...