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Conthey, Switzerland | What you can contributeScientific collaborator (90%) - Fruit crops and product qualityConthey, Switzerland | What you can contribute- Plan and execute storage trials using physical methods to combat fungal diseases in fruits and vegetables- Evaluate the effect of tested methods on the quality of horticultural products as well as on fungal development- Assist in the development of new methods for varietal sensitivity to diseases- Analyze data and write scientific reports/articles- Assist project management with tasksWhat makes you unique- Master's degree in agronomy, biology, or equivalent- Knowledge of storage and quality analysis of horticultural products is an asset- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a team, flexibility during the harvest period and fruit storage- Good skills in writing and analysis as well as mastery of IT tools, particularly good knowledge of two official languages and English, both oral and writtenIn a few wordsJoin a stimulating research environment where you can apply your skills while contributing to concrete issues related to the quality and sustainability of horticultural products. This position offers the opportunity to develop your scientific expertise within a multidisciplinary team.What we offer- Working for Switzerland- We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of our staff- Diversity in everyday life: We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view- Committed to work: We assist and advise our employees for all questions related to physical health or benefits- A good work-life balance, a healthy environmentAgroscope is the Swiss center of excellence for research in the fields of agriculture and the food industry. Researchers carry out their activities at various sites in Switzerland. The main headquarters is in Bern-Liebefeld (from 2026: Posieux FR). Agroscope is attached to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.Additional informationThe activities of the Fruit Production in the Alpine Region research group are focused on the development of innovative and sustainable production and storage systems for fruits. The main research themes are (i) the breeding of new apricot and pear varieties, in order to improve their resistance to diseases and pests, the quality of their fruits, and their productivity, (ii) the development of methods to combat pests and diseases, in order to reduce the use of pesticides, and (iii) the analysis of factors influencing fruit quality before and after harvest, in order to reduce the impact of climate change.About the position jid9dd32f9aen jit0626aen jpiy26aen