Biosensors Development To Detect Molecules As Proxies Of Tree Vitality After Extreme Events (Pu[...] Firenze

Biosensors Development To Detect Molecules As Proxies Of Tree Vitality After Extreme Events (Pu[...]
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

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 DescriptionThe 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 applyE-mail: *

RequirementsEligibility criteria: Country of residence: ItalyEligibility of fellows: nationality: OTHERSelection process: The competition will be carried out by an evaluation of titles and examination.

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