Dr. Pascale Flury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pascale Flury is a research associate in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel, Switzerland. Her expertise lies in phytopathology, with a strong background in pathogen biology and the role of plant-beneficial bacteria in protecting crop plants from pathogens and pests. Flury's research focuses on understanding the interactions between rhizosphere bacteria, particularly fluorescent Pseudomonas, host plants, plant-pathogenic microbes, and their environment. She aims to enhance agricultural practices by leveraging the ecological dynamics of beneficial bacteria. Flury has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications on the behavior and mechanisms of rhizobacteria in relation to crop protection. She has held various academic positions including as a postdoctoral researcher and senior scientist prior to their current role. Flury has a Doctorate in Phytopathology from ETH Zurich, where she developed her research on plant-bacteria interactions and their impact on pest management.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Research on the interactions between beneficial bacteria and plant pathogens to enhance crop protection.

Senior Scientist

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL • Frick, Switzerland

Led projects on phytopathology and the role of beneficial bacteria in agriculture.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research on plant-bacteria interactions and their ecological significance.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.