The Mediterranean region faces interconnected challenges related to land degradation, water scarcity, and climate resilience. Addressing these issues requires systemic and cooperative solutions for sustainable land and water management. On 11 November 2025, the SALAM-MED project will host an international event in Athens to present key findings, share lessons learned, and strengthen collaboration among researchers. Main objectives: Showcase scalable and sustainable solutions for land and water management across the Mediterranean. Promote dialogue on Science Diplomacy as a tool for regional cooperation. Encourage intergenerational exchange and youth engagement through the NextGen4MED…
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Open Call for 2 PhD Positions at CNR-IPSP in the frame of the MSCA Doctoral Network Viroidoc
The European Marie-Curie Doctoral Network ViroiDoc offers 2 fully funded PhD student positions at the Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection-Bari Unit (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR) in Italy, in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA-DiSSPA). Full details of the vacancies, the training programme and how to apply are available at https://www.viroidoc.eu/people#job-vacancies. The Doctoral Candidates (CDs) will work on the following individual research projects (IRPs): DC7 in Italy: IRP Dissection of viroid pathogenesis through omics and phenotyping approaches. DC8 in Italy: IRP Identification and characterization of…
Read MoreCALL NO. IPSP 221 2024 FI
Deadline: 28 October 2024. SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR N° 1 (one) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (Assegno di Ricerca Post-doctoral) FOR COLLABORATION TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES in the framework of the Project: “Portable technologies and innovative protocols for ultrasensitive diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa directly in plants and vectors (1LIVEXYLELLA)” – Type of fellowship: – appointed to CNR-Institute for Sustainable Plant Protections (Sesto Fiorentino Unit) – Title of the call: “Development of protocols for Xylella fastidiosa detection by using new portable technologies for quantitative analysis” (Sviluppo di protocolli per la diagnosi di Xylella fastidiosa con nuove…
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Deadline: 15 July 2024. Selection by qualifications and interview pursuant to article 8 of the “Regulations concerning the recruitment of personnel with fixed-term employment contracts”, for the recruitment, pursuant to article 141 of the National Collective Labour Agreement for the 2019-2021 “Education and Research” sector, signed on 18 January 2024, of a staff member with a professional profile of RESEARCHER III level, at the Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection – office headquarters in TORINO (CUP B83C22004790001). Download the document.
Read MoreCALL NO. IPSP 170 2023 FI
Deadline: 27th December 2023. There will be a public selection, based on qualifications and an interview, for the assignment of no. 1 (one) cat. C Postdoctoral Fellowship (Assegno di Ricerca Senior)” to carry out research activities at the Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (CNR-IPSP – Sesto Fiorentino Unit) in the framework of the Project “Portable technologies and innovative protocols for ultrasensitive diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa directly in plants and vectors (1LIVEXYLELLA)”, under the supervision of Dr. Nicola Luchi. Object of the research activity: Innovative molecular approaches to detect and survey…
Read MoreWorld Desertification and Drought Day
DD-Day 2023 – Press release Towards World Desertification and Drought Day Sassari, 16 June 2023 The Desertification and Drought Day (DD-day 2023), established in 1994 by the United Nations every 17 June, aims to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification, loss of soil fertility and the resulting degradation of natural resources caused by human activities (pollution, excessive land use, overgrazing, deforestation, fires, irrigation with saline waters). The day is a unique opportunity to remind that the involvement and cooperation of communities at all levels is essential to…
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