Interested in pursuing a research career and studying pollinators and crop pollination services? We have good news! There is a new PhD opportunity in Dijon, France.
The successful PhD candidate will:
- study the efficacy of flowering strips in supporting the pollinator communities and pollination of a crop of social and economic importance: the cassis (Noir de Bourgogne);
- investigate how flowering strips affect the structure and function of networks of pollinator interactions between the crop and wildflowers and if the wildflowers compete for or facilitate the pollination service to the crop;
- will determine the species traits or network properties that support pollination and performance of the crop and they will discover how these effects are modulated in different landscape contexts;
- spend time and have access to laboratory, field and experimental facilities, and formal training programs through the doctoral school (Ub), and at INRAE/CNRS;
- receive training and experiential learning in insect and plant ecology, agroecology, insect taxonomy and identification, experimental design, statistical and network modelling, science communication and transferable skills.
Requirements
Essential
- Masters diploma in ecology, biology or related discipline.
- English language (written and spoken).
- Knowledge of ecological concept or theory
Desirable
- FR language ability (spoken)
- Experience of R for statistics
- Ability to identify insects using keys.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Experience of working with farmers.
How to apply
Send a CV and letter of motivation (2 page maximum) explaining:
- why you would like to do a PhD?
- why this PhD in particular?
- how your knowledge, skills or experience can help you to achieve the objectives of this PhD.
Deadline for applications: 2100 (CEST) 26 April 2024