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Sunday, 12 May 2019 05:31
Scientific Specialist in Insect Control Research Biology
Syngenta is seeking a Science Specialist in Insect Control Research Biology at their Research Center in Stein, Aargau (Switzerland). As a Science Specialist you will work at the forefront of innovation to deliver sustainable solutions in Crop Protection. Role Purpose and Accountabilities: Biology lead in multi-disciplinary research projects in Insect Control Represent Research Biology function and address biology questions in multi-disciplinary Insect Control research projects in close interaction with colleagues from biology, chemistry, bioscience, product safety, formulation, IP Develop the…
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Thursday, 19 July 2018 03:42
Research Leaders 2025
Teagasc is pleased to launch Research Leaders 2025, an innovative fellowship scheme focused on developing the next generation of research leaders in the agri-food domain. We seek applications from experienced researchers (with PhD or four years full time research experience) in combination with host organisations worldwide (research, industry or civil society organisations/NGOs). Join us for a live-streamed webinar on YouTube on Wednesday 25th July at 2 pm Dublin Local Time. Further details at www.teagasc.ie/rl2025 Features: Fellowships will have a duration…
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Monday, 11 June 2018 15:56
Plant Health Master
Plant Health Master The European Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth) is a 2‐ year programme that offers to its participants the unique opportunity to study plant health in an international setting at two of Europe’s leading institutions in this field, obtaining a double diploma. It combines highly specialised training, international prestigious Lecturers, Field Trips and other practical learning. It aims to training young, bright minded and internationally active students, so that they can contribute to…
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Wednesday, 14 February 2018 06:14
TEAGASC PHD WALSH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
TEAGASC PHD WALSH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY ‘Leatherjacket Biocontrol: Identifying the role of the soil microbiome in the occurrence and potential control of Leatherjackets (Tipula spp)’ Ref: 2018029 Background Leatherjackets are the soil-dwelling larval stages of crane flies (Tipula paludosa and T. oleracea L.) and are major pests of grassland, and spring cereals following grass, with a detrimental impact on crop yield and food security. In the past control of leatherjackets relied on a combination of cultural practices and chemical insecticides. However,…
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Saturday, 30 September 2017 05:27
FPI 2017 PREDOCTORAL CONTRACT
FPI 2017 PREDOCTORAL CONTRACT A pre-doctoral contract (FPI) is offered, of up to four years to be held at the INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS (IVIA). The research to be carried out will be framed in the action: "Biological control of citrus psyllids" whose reference is INIA-2017-0029. We are looking for candidates highly motivated by research and interested in the biological control of agricultural pests. The training in entomology and ecology, as well as the experience in molecular techniques and…
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 21:22
3-year PhD position at the University of Montpellier
Integrative study of interactions within a loose association (host - micropredator - non- hematophageous arthropods): toward an agroecological management of poultry livestock buildings. The general objective of the thesis is to explore the determinants of the interactions among mites living in the environment of poultry in farm buildings in order to develop innovative and sustainable practices of biological control against Dermanyssus gallinae, the Poultry Red Mite. This mite is an obligatory hematophagous bird mite and a major pest of laying…
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