Are you a passionate researcher in microbial ecology and sustainable farming systems? A prestigious postdoctoral position is now open at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, as part of the groundbreaking ALLEcoSys Project—a major agroecological initiative funded by Horizon Europe.
🌱 About the ALLEcoSys Project: Advancing Agroecology Across Europe
The ALLEcoSys (Agroecological Living Labs EcoSystem) project aims to transform Europe’s agri-food systems by promoting resilient, biodiversity-rich, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Key Focus Areas:
- Restoring soil health
- Enhancing on-farm biodiversity
- Implementing natural pest and disease control
- Socioeconomic evaluation of sustainable farming methods
This project unites experts and institutions from six European countries—France, Germany, Romania, Denmark, Norway, and Ireland—in a collaborative network of Living Labs that blend traditional knowledge with modern science.
🔬 Postdoctoral Research Position: Microbiome Analysis in Agroecological Systems
📍 Host Institute:
Résistance Induite et Bioprotection des Plantes (RIBP)
Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
🗓️ Position Details:
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract Duration: 3 Years
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
🎯 Research Focus:
You will contribute to two key work packages within the ALLEcoSys project:
- WP3: Analyzing the impact of agroecological practices on soil microbiomes
- WP4: Investigating how crop diversification and biocontrol enhance resilience
This position offers hands-on research experience across diverse European field sites, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams working in real-world agricultural settings.
👩🔬 Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in microbial analysis and sustainable agriculture.
✅ Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or related field
- Proficiency in microbial ecology, metagenomics, and bioinformatics (especially R and Python)
- Experience in soil and plant microbial community analysis
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
- A letter of interest
- A comprehensive CV
- Two reference letters
📧 Submission Email:
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🌐 Learn More About the Project
For complete details about the ALLEcoSys initiative and its mission to foster agroecological transitions in Europe, visit the official project website: