PhD in Plant-Microbe Interactions for Sustainable Agriculture – Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Key details

• Host institution: UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID
• Location: UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID, C/ Ramiro de Maeztu, 7, Madrid, Spain
• Application deadline: July 15, 2026

Funding

Horizon Europe

How to apply

• Apply by email to [email protected] (subject line and attachments per the official instructions).
• Full vacancy text and updates: Euraxess listing.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a research team at UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID. The successful candidate will conduct research within the international PRIMA project QUINOA4MED_UP (2026–2029).

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze plant, soil, seed, and rhizosphere samples using molecular, biochemical, microbiological, and bioinformatics approaches.
• Characterize plant-associated microbial communities.
• Design and implement laboratory and controlled-environment experiments related to plant adaptation to abiotic stress and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Evaluate natural compounds with potential applications in sustainable crop management.
• Perform statistical analysis and integration of experimental data.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborative activities with international partners.
• Present research results at national and international scientific conferences.
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, and dissemination activities.
• Develop a PhD thesis within the framework of the project.