Researcher on Epidemiology and management of plant-parasitic nematodes 150

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Researcher on Epidemiology and management of plant-parasitic nematodes 150

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Offer DescriptionMission-Carry out the necessary activities to achieve the objectives of the project in which the UPC participatesFunctions to be developed-Keep isolated from nematodes and microorganisms.-Produce and protect plants.-Sampling, extraction, determination and quantification of phytoparasitic nematodes from soil and plant material.-Identify the species of nematode phytoparasitics from a molecular and biochemical point of view.-Study the plant-nematode interaction and multitrophic relationships.-Carry out studies to create phenological models.-Designing in vitro, semi-field and field test experiments, processing the data and writing reports.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Agricultural engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsKnowledge-Plant production.-Plant protection.-Epidemiology.-Management of phytoparasitic nematodes.-Spoken, read and written Catalan, Spanish and English.Technical skills– Design, execute and analyze laboratory, semi-field and field trials.-Techniques: nematology or parasitology, molecular biology and microbiology.-Have the card of applicator and handler of phytosanitary products.Specific RequirementsOrganizational skills-Schedule the completion of tasks in relation to the planned schedule.– Lead work team.Functional Skills-Communication skills.-Word processing, spreadsheets and statistical packages.Professional experience-In epidemiology studies and management of phytoparasitic nematodes.-Consultant in integrated pest management recognized.-In the publication of scientific articles as first author and/or as corresponding author in JCR journals.-Experience in functions similar to those described, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment, will be valued.Languages CATALAN Level ExcellentLanguages SPANISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Engineering » Agricultural engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationBenefits23,829.68 € gross per year (per full day)Eligibility criteria“All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. “Selection process“The planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers:

, select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: , fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated. * The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc …

• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.”

Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Agricultural Engineering and Biotechnology Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Campus del Baix Llobregat, Edifici D4 (Campus Baix Llobregat). Postal Code 08860 Street C.Esteve Terradas,8Contact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityCampus del Baix Llobregat, Edifici D4 (Campus Baix Llobregat). WebsiteStreetC.Esteve Terradas,8 Postal Code08860 E-Maillourdes.moreno@upc.eduSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Baix Llobregat, Barcelona

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Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:55:57 GMT

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