We are looking for a researcher to work on the project "Cell imaging laboratory for investigating plant stress factors - ZIMPS". The position is funded for 18 months and is renewable for additional 18 months. The project evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is located in one of the most fascinating European regions, at the crossroads between the German-speaking and Italian cultures. Its trilingualism in teaching and research, its high level of internationalization as well as an ideal study environment guaranteed by its excellent facilities are some of the reasons why unibz regularly reaches top positions in national and international rankings. We are member of the Competence Centre for Plant Health, a joint institution which consists of several research groups in the field of Biology, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. https://www.unibz.it/en/home/research/competence-centre-plant-health. We are young and dynamic research groups studying various aspects of insect-microbe interactions (http://hschuler.people.unibz.it), plant developmental genetics (Simon Unterholzner) and plant-microbe-interactions (Tanja Mimmo, Luigimaria Borruso). We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in imaging especially CLSM imaging in plants and insects. Competences with molecular approaches as well as experience with imaging data analysis are desired.looking for a researcher to work on the project "Cell imaging laboratory for investigating plant stress factors - ZIMPS". The position is funded for 18 months and is renewable for additional 18 months. General requirements for the position: PhD degree in Biological, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology with a multidisciplinary profile. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and should be fluent in English. The project is expected to start in April 2026, but the starting date is negotiable. Application deadline is 12.12.2025 (noon) For informal inquiries, and for questions about the hiring process, please contact Hannes Schuler hannes.schuler@unibz.it or Simon Josef Unterholzner SimonJosef.Unterholzner@unibz.it All documents for the application procedure can be found here: https://www.unibz.it/en/home/position-calls/positions-for-academic-staff/8044-allgemeine-und-angewandte-entomologie-prof-schuler-hannes?groupp Prof. Hannes Schuler Competence Centre for Plant Health Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Universitätsplatz 5 I-39100 Bozen-Bolzano Tel: +39 0471 017648 http://hschuler.people.unibz.it Schuler Hannes (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)