PhD School in Biosciences, curriculum in Biochemistry and Biotechnology

  • What it is

    Mobility experience with a research focus

  • Who it’s for

    Master students involved in the final research; PhD sandwich; Post Doc

Department

Department of Biology

Main research activities/topics/projects

Biology and biotechnology of fleshy fruit development and ripening. Genomics and reverse genetic (transgenesis and genome editing) approaches to study and then modify (improve) fruit quality in model and crop species

Biology and biotechnology of natural molecules synthesis in plant cells. Genomics and reverse genetic (transgenesis and genome editing) approaches to study and then exploit natural compounds synthesis (anthocyanins; cannabinoids), it regulation and its possible exploitation using in vitro plant cell culture systems.

Working language

Mainly English

Special entry requirements

Basic experience with cellular, molecular and/or biochemical methods is preferred but not required

Duration in months (min-max)

Master Research: 3-6

PhD sandwich: 6-12

Post Doc: 4-12

Contacts

Main scientific contact person

Livio Trainotti

+390498276292

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