Candidates should preferentially have the following skills:- brightness with a good dose of common sense for teamwork in a research group- passion and intellectual curiosity for natural ecosystem dynamics and processes- ability in organizing and planning the work and meeting deadlines- writing and language skills and the ability to express and organize ideas in English- data analysis with tools for statistical computing and graphics (e.g. R)- have strong work ethics, discipline, focus, efficiency and professionalism- being ambitious, show leadership qualities and being not afraid to take responsibility- perseverance and commitment

The DISAFA is a leading academic institution that undertakes strategic research at the forefront in agricultural, forest and food systems. The campus includes cutting-edge research labs and greenhouses equipped with advanced instruments for the analysis of complex and structured matrices for specific topics (e.g. dendrochronology, physiology and plant genetics, plant pathology, soil biogeochemistry, wood technology, economy). A network of experimental farms and forests, and field research sites, complement campus facilities. The DISAFA research environment attracts leading international scientists and collaborations with EU and global research institutes.