Characterization of a bacterial collection associated with lettuce root (Lactuca sativa) and evaluation of its effects on the plant

ppOrganisation/Company Università di Torino Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /ph3Offer Description /h3pThis research project aims to characterize a collection of bacteria isolated from the root system of lettuce (Lactuca sativa), with the objective of determining their taxonomic identity, functional traits, and potential plant growth-promoting (PGP) properties. The isolated bacterial strains will be evaluated with respect to their effects on the growth, development, and stress tolerance of the host plant, with the aim of identifying candidates with potential applications in sustainable agriculture. To this end, both in vitro and in vivo experiments will be conducted, together with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis, aimed at quantifying and monitoring bacterial presence. /ppMandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 13/10/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 4691 of 21/09/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at . /pulliItaly /li /ulh3bEligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: /b /h3ulliAll /li /ulh3bEligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: /b /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr