PhD candidate will perform research in our core platform focusing in one of the following areas: gene discovery, genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, microbiome, plant phenotyping, gene editing, plant transformation and molecular breeding. To do so, the PhD candidate will take advantage of working in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary and scientifically stimulating working environment with the opportunity to develop skills, at least in part, in all infrastructure and technologies of the core GCCRC platform. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to participate in national and international conferences, symposia and courses allowing the candidate to acquire high standard expertise and skills.