Genomics & genetics approaches towards breeding Triticum spelt for a sustainable agriculture facing global warming

We are looking to fulfil a PhD Student position at our UniLaSalle site in Beauvais (France) as part of a European Project Breed-Epeautre-Omics at the earliest opportunity starting March 2026. UniLaSalle is a high-class academic and a research institution with more than 4000 students located near Paris, (France) at Beauvais campus (60). The research activity includes a turnover of 7’5 million euros devoted to R&D.

Breed-E-omics aims to study the genetics and improvement of spelt in a context of ecological transition and global warming as a source of alternative crop for producers in Hauts-de-France and Spain.  We propose an innovative and multidisciplinary solution to this challenge, integrating genetics, quantitative genetics, transcriptomic studies, genomic selection and high-throughput qualitative analysis. Bringing biotechnology to a sustainable future. 

UniLaSalle is a high-class academic and a research institution with more than 4000 students located near Paris, (France) at Beauvais campus (60). The research activity includes a turnover of 7’5 million euros devoted to R&D.

Your power

You are interested in plant genetics, quantitative genetics and plant breeding with a bioinformatic or biotechnology background. You have the drive to dig into a research project and the ability to persevere until you have found the answers you are looking for. You like working in the field, in the office and in a laboratory environment, and you share your progress with your supervisor and team members.

In short, you have/are:

       ■ Master’s degree or equivalent in plant breeding, bioinformatics, plant scientist, or biotechnology

       ■ Excellent data analysis skills with emphasis on quantitative genetics: R, mixmodels, Python

       ■ Knowledge of molecular genetics, for example: PCR, RNA-seq, expression analysis, etc.

       ■ Plant pathology and/or biochemistry experience is a plus.

       ■ Good work ethic and a scientific mindset.

You should join us

If you like working in a dynamic environment, have a good writing and communication skills in French and English and you are ready to go the extra mile in your work.