Postdoctoral Researcher in agroecology and regenerative agriculture practices in woody crops
6 days ago
Lleida
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in agroecology and regenerative agriculture practices in woody crops to join the Fruit Production Program team, based in Lleida (Fruitcentre). Antes de solicitar este puesto, por favor, lea la siguiente información sobre esta oportunidad que encontrará a continuación. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development. The selected candidate will carry out research, innovation and demonstration projects as well as technology transfer activities in Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture practices in temperate fruit orchards. The researcher will develop his/her activities in the Fruit Production program in a collaborative environment, interacting with other teams of IRTA. We are looking for somebody with a developed sense of curiosity, humble in attitude and that develops well in teamwork and collaboration environment. Research lines will be focused mainly on pome and stone fruits. Head of the Program: Dr Georgina Alins Tasks and Responsibilities • Performance of research activities on agroecology and regenerative agriculture practices within the fruit production program. Specifically, research topics will include orchard cover crop management, tree row soil cover management (i.e. herbicide alternatives), orchard biodiversity management to improve natural enemies and pollinators, soil management and integrated plant nutrition management to increase soil fertility, reduce soil greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance crop productivity and quality., • Performance of literature review, manage data collection and analysis, with statistical evaluations to support sound scientific conclusions., • Participation in the preparation of proposals for national and international public calls., • Collaboration in agreements with private companies., • Collaboration in the transfer of knowledge and technologies to the private sector and academia., • Participation in dissemination activities related with the research line. Required qualifications and experience • Ph.D. in Plant Science (B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agronomy, Biology or related)., • Record of publishing in peer-review scientific journals., • Sound computational background at advanced user level of the Office pack (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and data analysis software., • Competences in Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture practices in temperate fruit orchards including one or several of the following topics: orchard cover crop management, tree row soil cover management (i.e. herbicide alternatives), orchard biodiversity management to increase natural enemies and pollinators, soil management and integrated plant nutrition management to improve soil fertility, reduce soil greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance crop productivity and quality., • Strong teamwork skills, ability to adapt to multidisciplinary environments and a focus on professional growth and development., • Proficiency in English., • Strong organization capacity and ability to learn and successfully work within multidisciplinary teams and experience to motivate research teams., • Mind oriented to challenges and focus on results., • Capacity and skills to develop and encourage strong collaborative links with the national and international scientific community and the fruit industry sector (Catalan, Spanish and European)., • Capacity to foresee, plan and write R+D projects, reports, technical documents., • Communication and team working attitude., • Catalan and Spanish are valued. Advantages of joining our team • Contract: full-time temporary position for 3 years., • 37.5 hour workweek, with Friday afternoons off., • Intensive work schedule from 15/06 to 15/09., • 3 days of family & work conciliation., • 45 hours of personal days., • Flexible Schedule for a good work-life balance., • Continuous training and professional growth opportunities. Please know that if you are the chosen candidate and you are from a country which does not belong to the UE, IRTA’s People Department will support you to get the residence and working permits. Equal treatment and equal opportunities are guaranteed for all candidates in the selection process, avoiding stereotypes, bias or barriers linked to gender, sexual orientation, origin, age, ideology, or any other potentially discriminatory condition. xcskxlj The organization also ensures inclusion commitment toward vulnerable groups, and the first round of the selection process is reserved for candidates with functional diversity. Start of contract October - November 2026 (approximately) #J-18808-Ljbffr
