PRR Project

Summary

Plant scientist with experience establishing the bridge between plant nutrition, environmental sustainability, and human diets in the context of climate change. The interrelated elements of climate change, crop nutrition, and balanced diets play a pivotal role in safeguarding global food security and human well-being. The evolving climate presents substantial hurdles for agricultural practices, impacting crop yields, nutrient composition, and overall food quality. Fluctuations in temperature, extreme weather events, and changes in precipitation patterns can result in shifts in growing conditions, affecting the availability and nutritional value of crops. Additionally, alterations in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have the potential to influence the nutritional makeup of crops, posing risks to human health. For instance, heightened CO2 levels may decrease the concentrations of certain nutrients in crops, potentially compromising the nutritional adequacy of our food. The nexus of climate change, crop nutrition, and healthy diets aligns with the broader objective of enhancing human well-being. Effectively addressing these interconnected challenges necessitates a specialist who can utilize a comprehensive approach that integrates sustainable agricultural practices, climate change mitigation, and the promotion of healthful diets. The associate professor will also promote collaboration among scientists, policymakers, farmers, and consumers to develop resilient food systems capable of withstanding the impacts of climate change while providing nutritionally sufficient and healthful food for an expanding global population. The Associate professor will integrate the Thematic Line of Environment and Resources and reinforce the capacities to understand the mechanisms (genetic, molecular, biochemical, physiological) underlying the impact of climate change on crop nutrition, promote funding in integrating sustainable agricultural practices that mitigate these impacts, and bridging the world of plant nutrition towards improved human nutrition.Scientific profile:PhD in biotechnology, plant sciences, or a related field.Proven track record of assuring and coordinating large-scale international projects in the aforementioned areas in competitive funding schemes (e.g. EU funding);High level of research, demonstrated through publications in reputable scientific journals.Expertise in advanced techniques for genetics, plant nutrition, plant phenotyping, biochemistry, molecular biology, and plant physiology.Experience in supervising students and leading large teams that work in the areas of plant nutrition and biotechnologyPresence in networks and scientific panels of excellence in the areas of plant nutritionExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.