Research Internship on the use of Biofertilizers in Agroforestry Systems
Website ELGO
About the Company :
Name of the company: ELGO
Type of organisation : Public Research Institute (PRI)
Field of activity: Agroforestry systems, Soil fertility, Biofertilizers, Sustainable agriculture, Ecosystem services
Location :Thessaloniki, Greece
What are the main commitments of your company?
Environmental sustainability, Public research excellence, Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, Innovation in forest and land management, Scientific transparency, and Knowledge dissemination.
Minimum education requirements : No
Required languages spoken :
English
Position summary :
Short Description of the company / lighthouse farm :
ELGO-DIMITRA is a public research organization supervised by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Its mission includes the promotion of innovation in agriculture, forestry, food safety, and sustainable land management. Through its research institutes and experimental stations across the country, it supports scientific excellence and evidence-based policy-making in rural development. The Forest Research Institute of Thessaloniki (FRI) is a specialized research unit focusing on forestry, ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and forest ecosystem services. It operates under the Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DEMETER (ELGO-DIMITRA), which is the national body for agricultural and environmental research in Greece.
Any accomodation offered :
No
Internship description (the tasks, responsibilities, benefits) :
We are offering a 2-6 month internship opportunity within the Forest Research Institute of Thessaloniki (FRI), part of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization – ELGO-DIMITRA. The intern will participate in a research project investigating the role of biofertilizers in enhancing soil fertility and supporting plant growth in agroforestry systems.
The internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in agronomy, environmental science, soil science, microbiology, or related fields who are interested in sustainable farming techniques and soil–plant–microbe interactions.
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting and processing secondary data on biofertilizer use
- Conducting literature reviews on international practices and scientific findings
- Documenting best practices in applying biofertilizers in mixed farming–forestry systems
- Assessing interactions between biofertilizer microorganisms, plant species, and soil properties
- Contributing to the evaluation of system sustainability and resilience
The intern will work in a collaborative research environment, contributing to applied research with real-world impact on sustainable land use.
Benefits include:
- Experience in interdisciplinary research on sustainable agroforestry
- Insights into soil microbial ecology and organic fertilization techniques
- Training in data analysis, literature synthesis, and environmental assessment
- Engagement with national and EU-level research projects
- Mentorship and integration into a dynamic team of researchers
If you’re interested in nature-based farming solutions and making agricultural systems more sustainable and resilient, we invite you to join our efforts in understanding the potential of biofertilizers in agroforestry landscapes.
Job Details :
Duration of the internship :
2-6 months
Period :
N/A
Application deadline :
N/A
Salary :
No
Weekly Workin hours :
40
To which pillar of the project can the internship be associated ?
Green transition – decarbonization and climate & energy-smart agriculture