Postdoctoral Researcher in Biocontrol Solutions for Tomato Fungal Pathogens

This postdoctoral position at INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment) focuses on advancing sustainable agricultural practices by evaluating and characterizing biocontrol solutions for protecting tomato plants against fungal pathogens. The successful candidate will work within the Plant Pathology Research Unit in Montfavet, France, contributing to the BIOSPHAERE project—a collaborative effort between academic and industrial partners. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing modes of action, and validating biocontrol efficacy under controlled and semi-commercial conditions. The position is ideal for researchers with expertise in plant pathology, microbiology, and molecular biology, seeking to address critical challenges in sustainable crop protection.

• Evaluate the efficacy of biocontrol solutions under controlled and semi-commercial conditions to identify promising candidates for tomato fungal disease protection.
• Characterize the modes of action of selected biocontrol substances by analyzing their direct and indirect biological effects on plant-associated microbiota.
• Validate the most effective biocontrol solutions under semi-commercial conditions and identify factors influencing their efficacy.
• Assess the impact of treatments on plant-associated microbial communities using advanced microbiological and molecular techniques.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners to coordinate scientific activities, present findings at conferences, and contribute to project reports and publications.
• Conduct experiments in microbiology, microscopy, and metabolomics to support the development and validation of biocontrol strategies.