Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Verona Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 13:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The program will include the isolation and characterization of microalgal and cyanobacterial strains, the optimization of cultivation conditions in laboratory-scale systems and photobioreactors, metabolic profiling, and the valorization of the resulting biomass. Particular attention will be devoted to the identification and production of bioactive metabolites, biostimulants, and compounds with insecticidal or repellent properties, suitable for use in innovative and sustainable crop protection strategies. The activities will be carried out in line with the objectives of the PROTECTO project,



contributing to the development of biological solutions aimed at preventing and reducing damage caused by harmful organisms, while promoting ecosystem protection and environmental sustainability.
- a) Master’s Degree [Laurea Magistrale o a ciclo unico awarded pursuant to Art. 3(1n), Ministerial Decree no. 270 of 22/10/04], obtained no more than six years before the expiry date of this call;
- b) Possession of a curriculum suitable for assisting in carrying out research activities;
- c) Knowledge of the following foreign language: English.
- Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- AFRICA
- EUROPE
- OCEANIA
- NORTH AMERICA
- SOUTH AMERICA
- ASIA

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
- AFRICA
- EUROPE
- OCEANIA
- NORTH AMERICA
- SOUTH AMERICA
- ASIA

Selection process
The competition will be carried out by an evaluation of titles and examination by mean

📌 Id/26 - Engineering of cyanobacteria and microalgae for the production of compounds of industrial interest (Italia)
🏢 Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research
📍 Italia