Diversity of Orchid Mycorrhizal Fungi and Their Functional Role in the Symbiotic Interaction

Organisation/Company Università di Torino Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UTC) Country Italy 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 Description

The project aims to characterize the diversity of fungi involved in the mycorrhizal symbiosis of Mediterranean orchid species and to clarify their functional role in the interaction with the plant. Metabarcoding approaches will be used to analyse the composition and structure of fungal communities associated with different orchid species, assessing their specificity and variability. In addition, transcriptomic techniques will enable the investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying plant‑fungus communication by identifying the genes and biological processes involved in the establishment and functioning of the symbiosis.

Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 13/10/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 4691 of 21/09/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at .

• Italy

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