17/07/2026
📢 Postdoctoral Position in Fruit Pathology | IRTA – Fruitcentre (Lleida, Spain) 🍎🍑🔬
Are you passionate about fruit pathology, plant health, and postharvest research? IRTA is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join its Postharvest Program at Fruitcentre (Lleida, Spain).
The successful candidate will contribute to research on the epidemiology and control of postharvest diseases, working on national and international projects and collaborating with academic and industry partners to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the fruit sector.
🌱 What we're looking for:
✔️ PhD in Plant Pathology, Postharvest Pathology, Biology, Agronomy or related fields
✔️ Experience in fruit pathology, epidemiology and disease management
✔️ Strong publication record
✔️ Excellent English communication skills
✔️ Collaborative and multidisciplinary mindset
✨ What IRTA offers:
🔹 3-year full-time postdoctoral contract
🔹 Annual salary: €35,100.62
🔹 Flexible working hours and hybrid work (6 remote days/month)
🔹 Continuous training and career development
🔹 Support with residence and work permits for non-EU candidates
📍 Location: Fruitcentre, Lleida (Spain)
📅 Expected start: October–November 2026
🗓️ Application deadline: 24 August 2026
https://talent.irta.cat/en/jobs/7993324-postdoctoral-researcher-in-fruit-pathology-for-the-postharvest-program
We encourage researchers interested in plant pathology, postharvest biology, fruit diseases, and sustainable crop protection to apply and share this opportunity within their networks.
