Research Topic
Abstract
Our project aims to uncover the ecological principles governing the assembly of seed-associated microbial communities, with the long-term goal of optimizing bioinoculant applications. As a sustainable alternative to costly and polluting chemical fertilizers in agriculture, this research contributes to improving food security and advancing sustainability goals.
The internship is intended for highly qualified candidates with an excellent academic record (high undergraduate GPA), who have completed a Master’s degree or are currently working on their Master’s thesis, with priority given to those highly motivated to pursue a PhD following the internship.
Keywords
Plant-growth promoting bacteria
functional genomics
non-coding RNAs
coevolution
microbiome
ERC sector(s)
LS Life Sciences
Host Researcher Info
Name Surname
Marta Robledo Garrido
E-mail
eunice@unican.es
Department/Faculty/School/Institute/Area/Division
Instituto de Biomedicina y Biotecnología de Cantabria (IBBTEC)
EUNICE University
University of Cantabria (UC)
Country
Spain
EUNICE contact e-mail
area.eunice@unican.es
Mobility additional info
Length of the research internship
3 months
Financial support available (other than E+)
No
Applicant (Student) info
Thesis level
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Minimal language knowledge requisite
English B1
Applicant (professor / researcher) info
Research interests for cooperation opportunities
Vertically-transmitted core seed endophytes co-evolution mechanisms with their host Functional dynamics, genomics, RNomics and structure of the seed symbiotic microbiome.