Biosensors development to detect molecules as proxies of tree vitality after extreme events (pu[...]

Organisation/Company: Università degli Studi di Firenze-DAGRI Dipartimento di Scienze e tecnologie agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali

Research Field: Agricultural sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: Italy

Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

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

Offer Description

The development of tools to quickly identify the fate of injured trees after a stress is highly relevant when biodiversity restoration of damaged sites is based on nature-based solutions. A biosensor will be developed through a multistep process related to target analytes characterization (glucose, fructose, ethanol) extracted by plant tissues (phloem and xylem), bioreceptor selection, and finally calibration/testing of the sensor. In order to validate biosensor signals, soluble sugars and ethanol will be quantified by HPLC and GC using synthetic media (in lab) and phloem sap (in field) whilst cambium vitality will be assessed by anatomical observations. Skills in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, and managing plant tissues are required.

Where to apply

E-mail: candidature.selezioni@dagri.unifi.it

Requirements

Eligibility criteria:

• Country of residence: Italy

Eligibility of fellows: nationality:

• OTHER

Selection process:

The competition will be carried out by an evaluation of titles and examination.