Students for Research

In our laboratory, we employ physiological, spectral, and genetic approaches to adapt contemporary crops to a changing climate. Our primary...

The Honey Bee Research Lab focuses on understanding the role of nutrition in shaping honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony health,...

How do rocks and their spatial distribution affect key processes in plant ecology such as seedling establishment, plant competition, and...

Alkan`s Lab for physiology and pathology of subtropical fruits was established in 2013. The research in our laboratories deals with...

Characterizing the effect of encapsulated tannins (in nanoparticles) on intestinal cell cultures, and their integration into functional beverages Requirements: Previous...

The laboratory focuses on two main research areas: Translational control, with an emphasis on tRNA regulation, and its effects on...

Our laboratory operates at the interface of materials science, biopolymers and biology. Our goal is to introduce advanced approaches from...

Our laboratory is at the forefront of Precision Agriculture, bridging the gap between traditional field agronomy and advanced Artificial Intelligence...

We study the contribution of the microbiome and symbiosis with microorganisms to the success of insect pests in agroecosystems, and...

The research focuses on developing biological control of aphids in sweet pepper using the Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) and...

Our lab’s research focuses on the behavior and physiology of arthropod pests. We investigate the sensory information they utilize for...

The Urban Forest Lab is seeking top-tier students for diverse, groundbreaking research examining the function and health of the urban...

Our research explores the physiology and genetics of winter cereals, with an emphasis on understanding plant responses to environmental stresses...

This study will evaluate the ergogenic potential (enhancing muscle energy metabolism) and anti-sarcopenic effects (attenuating muscle degradation) of Moringa oleifera...

Our lab and field work examines the links between grazing, soil resource availability, plant functions, community structure and ecosystem functions....

Management of an interdisciplinary research program integrating plant sciences, remote sensing, and engineering. The role includes coordinating experiments, managing datasets,...

We explore how plant cells age and how they counteract aging, combining fundamental research with the development of technologies that...

Our laboratory studies the intricate relationship between plants and viruses. Viruses are devastating pathogens that significantly affect global food security....

The laboratory specializes in studying the molecular basis of plant–pathogen interactions, with a focus on bacterial pathogens. Research projects in...

The study will evaluate the efficacy of the predatory bug (Nesidiocoris tenuis), imported from Spain, for controlling Tuta absoluta under...

In the group we apply and develop computational approaches towards the study of complex ecological systems with the goal of...

Our laboratory focuses on the study of fish physiology, with an emphasis on cellular metabolism, energy regulation, and physiological adaptation...

Students will gain hands-on experience in advanced laboratory techniques in fish physiology, including molecular and biochemical methods, physiological data analysis,...

We are a multidisciplinary lab investigating mammary glands using a range of biotechnology, bioengineering, and computational approaches, with a focus...

Our lab explores how fruit trees cope with environmental stress, focusing on water relations in apple orchards under heat and...

We study genetic diversity of forest trees and its importance for population resilience in light of climate change. you will...

The GADAL lab is an advanced analytics and machine learning center. Our students will work on statistical software, R or...

Our laboratory operates at the interface of materials science, biopolymers and biology. Our goal is to introduce advanced approaches from...

The Feldman Lab is a newly established research group at the Volcani Institute. We study the molecular and cellular biology...

PFAS (the "Forever Chemicals") are everywhere, and current tech can’t stop them. We are developing tunable, layered nanostructures designed to...

The Agro-Climatology Laboratory at the Soil and Water Institute focuses on understanding how environmental conditions affect crop growth. The perspective...

Our laboratory operates at the interface of materials science, biopolymers and biology. Our goal is to introduce advanced approaches from...

The lab is engaged in the development of optical biosensors/bioassays that will transform from a laboratory-based research into a real...

We apply genomic tools (Whole Genome Sequencing) of archeological botanical remains (Paleogenomics) and of ancient olive trees, to understand the...

The lab focuses on multidisciplinary research in the fields of agroecology and plant protection, utilizing advanced tools of precision agriculture...

Interested in plant physiology, climate change, and real-world agriculture? Our lab explores how fruit trees cope with environmental stress, focusing...

The research in the lab is at the interface of material sciences and biology, where we use biomimetics to understand...

We are a multidisciplinary lab investigating mammary glands using a range of biotechnology, bioengineering, and computational approaches, with a focus...

The research focuses on the vital link between carbon and microbial activity in the soil. We work on various aspects...

The research is a collaboration between the laboratories of Dr. Dror Sagi from the Volcani Institute and Gad Asher from...

The Pollination Ecology Lab specializes in developing innovative systems for supplemental and artificial pollination of agricultural crops to enhance both...

Our lab investigates diverse aspects of environmental microbiology and microbial ecology, integrating classical microbiological methods with advanced and innovative genomic/metagenomic...

Our research is both fundamental and applied in nature. Its goal is to utilize remote sensing data (from drones and...

Field research in agroecology, including systems that integrate tree crops with other crops, defined as a branch of Agroforestry Requirements:...

This research seeks to bridge several fundamental knowledge gaps by: 1. Developing a new unified theory of gas and liquid...

Our research focuses on arthropod pathogens from various perspectives and is primarily directed towards understanding the basic interactions between the...

We are exploring the chemical and genetic foundations of the herbs we know and love. The primary goal of the...

The research focuses on developing a decision support tool for optimal irrigation management in winter wheat by integrating remote sensing,...

Our research is both fundamental and applied in nature. Its goal is to utilize remote sensing data (from drones and...

We are looking for a curious and motivated student who wants to learn more about the “black box” called soil...

Our laboratory research focuses on studying the phenotypes of bacterial and viral associates of economically important insects to enhance biological...

The study will investigate the influence of environmental and cultivation conditions on the structure and development of trichomes in various...

The Bioelectronics and Electrochemistry Lab develops miniaturized bioelectronic and electrochemical sensors for rapid detection of contaminants, pathogens, biomarkers and functional...

The lab examines how biological clocks and the ecology of fear can be utilized for pest control Requirements: We’re seeking...

We are using comparative physiology, genetics, and genomics, approaches to study genes and pathways involved in tilapia's osmotic and thermal...

Ciliate protozoa in ruminants are a major yet understudied component of the rumen microbiome, with central roles in methane emissions...