Erasmus Student Traineeship Offer

Viticulture and Enology – Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) of Universidade de Lisboa (P LISBOA 109)

Traineeship title:

Influence of the shade induced by photovoltaic panels on grapevine performance The Viticulture and Enology Department of Instituto Superior de Agronomia invites applications for internship positions within an ongoing Agrivoltaics research project. The traineeship will be carried out in the context of research activities combining viticulture and enology with energy production.

Project background and objectives:

Climate change represents a major challenge for viticulture, particularly due to increased temperatures and water scarcity. At the same time, agricultural land is increasingly competing with energy production systems. Agrivoltaics offers a potential solution by combining crop production and photovoltaic energy generation on the same land area. In viticulture, agrivoltaic systems may help mitigate excessive heat stress, reduce vine water demand, and influence grape development and quality. This project aims to evaluate the effects of shading induced by photovoltaic panels on grapevine vegetative and reproductive performance.

Traineeship activities:

The intern will join the research team of the Viticulture and Enology laboratory and collaborate in field and laboratory activities within the project. Main tasks include:

• Field data collection related to ecophysiological and agronomical parameters
• Berry sampling, laboratory analyses, and microvinification
• Data organization and basic analysis

The work will focus on vineyard plots planted with two Portuguese white grape varieties within the university campus.

Duration

Vacancies are open for two periods, potentially adjustable to the exchange program demands:

• 3 months: July to September 2026
• 6 months: April to September 2026

Candidate profile

• Background in Agronomy, Biology or related fields
• Ability to work effectively in English
• Motivation for field and laboratory work
• Open to Bachelor’s or Master’s level students

Contact Persons for the Offer

• Professor Carlos Lopes (carlosmlopes@isa.ulisboa.pt)
• Professor Gonçalo Victorino (gvictorino@isa.ulisboa.pt)

Students interested in applying should inquire their Home University about the possibility of applying to an Erasmus+ Traineeship grant.