Research topics

Second Selection procedure (published on May 30, 2025): 4 positions with grant 1 (one) position with grant to be carried out mainly at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) on the following Research topic: Title: Microbes and microbial

•  Main selection procedure: (8 positions with grant, 1 position without grant). •  Selection procedures for positions with grant on specific topics:

•  Main selection procedure (4 positions with grant on research topics of the PhD course) •  Selection procedures for positions with grant on specific topics:

Third call – Registration opening: October 21, 2022 at 9:00 am (CET)- Deadline for admission applications: November 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm (CET) Selection procedures for positions with grant on specific topics: Second call – Registration opening: September 22, 2022

1) Research topic: Bio-sustainable techniques for the production and transformation of medicinal plants aimed at increasing metabolites with nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic action for veterinary use 1 (one) position with grant Scientific Tutor: Prof. Stefania Benvenuti Activities that the PhD student

1) Research topic: BREEDING AND INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL CANNABIS 1 (one) position with grant funded by Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria – Centro di Ricerca Cerealicoltura e Colture Industriali (CREA-CI) Scientific Tutor: Prof. Nicola Pecchioni

1) Research topic: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS IN AGRO-FOOD INDUSTRIES AND LIVESTOCK FARMS 1 (one) position with grant funded by Bioecology Srl Scientific tutor: prof. Lara Maistrello The project focuses on the sustainable management of

1) Research topic: MICROALGAE FOR WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COMBINED WITH ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES1 (one) position with grant funded by Regione Emilia Romagna “Alte competenze per la ricerca e il trasferimento tecnologico- POR FSE 2014/2020 obiettivo tematico 10”Scientific

1) Research topic: ROLE AND APPLICATION OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS 1 (one) position reserved for high level training apprenticeship contract (funded by TICE Cooperativa Sociale) Scientific tutor: Dr. Laura Arru Horticultural Therapy (HT)

1 – Research topic: DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN EUROPE 1 (one) position with grant Scientific tutor: Prof. Gianni Gilioli; co-tutor Prof. Lara Maistrello Development and use of mathematical models in crop protection is becoming an important