PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology

  • What it is

    Mobility experience with a research focus

  • Who it’s for

    PhD sandwich

Department

Department of Biology and biotechnologies “Charles Darwin”

Main research activities/topics/projects

1. Study of the molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions, with focus on the characterization of the mode of action and the homeostasis of elicitors.

2. Study of the role of the cell wall in plant development and responses to biotic stresses.
3. Valorization of algal and agri-food waste biomass to produce green plant biostimulants and for the cultivation of algae.

Working language

Italian and English

Special entry requirements

Experience in basic microbiology, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology techniques.

Duration in months (min-max)

PhD sandwich: 3-12

Contacts

Main scientific contact person

Simone Ferrari - coordinator of the PhD School

+390649912454

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Other scientific contact persons of the same group

Giulia De Lorenzo

+390649912459

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Other scientific contact persons of the same group

Vincenco Lionetti

+390649912454

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Other scientific contact persons of the same group

Daniela Pontiggia

+390649912641

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