Bonjour,
We are offering a funded PhD position in landscape genomics at the Plant and Horticultural Cropping Systems Research Unit (PSH, INRAE, Avignon, France). The project will investigate the spatio-temporal dynamics of adaptation to a biocontrol agent in a major insect pest of apple orchards, the codling moth (Cydia pomonella).
The PhD will rely largely on already available genomic datasets and aims to understand how local and landscape-scale selection pressures interact with dispersal and agricultural landscape structure to shape the spatio-temporal dynamics of resistance to the codling moth granulovirus (CpGV).
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong skills in data processing and statistical analyses in R, including spatial analysis approaches. Interest in landscape genomics, population genomics and spatial ecology will be highly appreciated.
More information about the PhD project and application procedures is available at:
 https://site-atelier-basse-vallee-durance.fr/offre-de-these/
 https://psh.paca.hub.inrae.fr/actualites/proposition-de-these-financee
Application deadline: May 20, 2026.
Please feel free to circulate this opportunity to potentially interested students.
Best regards,
Bertrand
Bertrand GAUFFRE
Chargé de Recherche, Axe CBC
UR 1115 Plante et Système de culture Horticole
https://site-atelier-basse-vallee-durance.fr/
https://psh.paca.hub.inrae.fr/axes-de-recherche/axe-cbc-controle-biologique-par-conservation
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