PhD Student Position in Crop Protection and Plant Breeding Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

PhD position at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Crop Production Ecology, in plant breeding , plant protection , insect pests , crop protection , entomology , and genetics . The project is part of the SLU Grogrund initiative and focuses on the broad bean beetle ( Bruchus rufimanus ), a key pest of field bean. The research aims to understand the insect’s life cycle in the field and in storage, develop screening methods for infestations in breeding material, and...

Wageningen University & Research is advertising a PhD candidate position in cytoplasmic genetics , with a focus on the mechanisms behind the maternal inheritance of plastids and mitochondria . The project is part of the ERC-funded research programme CytoInP and is hosted by Wageningen Plant Research . This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in plant genetics, organelle inheritance, and fundamental biological mechanisms in plants. The post is being shared by Kin Pan Chung , Assis...

Southern Ag Research Center at Montana State University is expanding its Agronomy program and is preparing to hire a master’s student and a postdoc (2-year position) starting in spring 2027 . The research focus is centered on dryland agriculture and plant sciences , with work on small grains, sugar beets, pulses, forages, oilseeds , and other alternative crops. This is a strong fit for students and researchers interested in crop production systems, agronomy, and applied field research in semi-ar...

📣 A PhD opportunity is being advertised in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on crops and plant sciences . This appears to be a research opening for doctoral study in an area aligned with agriculture , plant sciences , and related biological/environmental research themes. The post is shared by an alumni account associated with the Università degli Studi di Milano . No supervisor name, project title, funding package, eligibility criteria, or deadline is visible in the provided text, so applicant...

🚀 This post highlights postdoctoral research opportunities in plant sciences in Australia, including positions at the University of Western Australia , Western Sydney University , and CSIRO . The announcement comes from the Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) , which is sharing this month’s newsletter featuring research openings for candidates interested in plant biology, agricultural science, and related life-science fields. These opportunities are aimed at researchers seeking their n...