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)
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 project 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 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 S

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