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PhD in Biology - Developing novel insecticidal proteins for crop protection
University of York Dr Federico Sabbadin 🎓 Agricultural Sciences 🎓 Biochemistry Deadline: 14 Jun 2026

Explore novel insecticidal proteins to develop sustainable crop protection methods. Use molecular biology and toxicity testing techniques while collaborating with industry leaders. Contribute to reducing chemical pestic…

The research aims to deliver sustainable crop protection by developing bio-based insecticidal proteins. This reduces the environmental and …

Enzymology biochemistry
Genetic Factors Controlling Awn Roughness and Trichome Development in Barley
Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Gatersleben Prof. Dr. Nils Stein 🎓 Agricultural Sciences 🎓 Molecular Genetics Deadline: 15 May 2026

Explore the genetic basis of barley awn roughness traits by identifying new controlling genes and studying their effects at cellular and whole-plant levels. Apply bioinformatics and molecular biology techniques in a glo…

This research enhances understanding of key genetic traits influencing barley development, contributing to crop improvement efforts that ca…

Genetic Factors Awn Roughness Barley Spike Meristems
Understanding Productivity in Irish and EU Agriculture
Maynooth University Dr. Bruno Morando 🎓 Agricultural Sciences 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

Explore how resources are allocated across farms in Ireland and the EU. Analyze the effects of farmer ageing, volatility, and mixed-farming on productivity and sustainability using advanced econometric methods and rich …

This research provides valuable evidence on how resources are effectively used within EU agriculture, informing policies that can improve p…

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Economics Agricultural Economics Development Economics
Tailoring Carbohydrate-Derived Polymers for High-Performance, Microplastic-Free Agricultural Coatings
University of Bath Dr Hannah Leese, Dr Maciek Kopeć, Prof Chris Chuck 🎓 Agricultural Sciences 🎓 Biotechnology Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at the University of Bath developing biodegradable, microplastic-free polymer coatings for agricultural seeds using carbohydrate-derived materials.

AI-enhanced climate storylines for agricultural adaptation and resilience
Coventry University Dr J Eden 🎓 Agricultural Sciences 🎓 Agricultural Technology Deadline: 14 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD developing AI-driven climate storylines to support agricultural adaptation and resilience to climate extremes.

Public concerns and science-society dialogue about contentious issues in organic agriculture
Coventry University Dr Adrian Evans, Prof Ulrich Schmutz 🎓 Agricultural Geography 🎓 Agricultural Sciences Deadline: 27 Mar 2026

A fully funded PhD at Coventry University examining public understanding and concerns about contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Research informs EU-funded Scale-it project and engages with policy-makers and stake…