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PhD Position in Metagenomics
Comparative Genomics and Metagenomics Lab (Huerta-Cepas) CBGP (UPM-INIA/CSIC) - Madrid, Spain.
PhD Position Summary
Funding: Full-time, 4-year contract funded by the 2026 FPI program.
Start Date: Expected June 2026.
Location: Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP-CSIC), Madrid.
Project Overview
Contribute to a newly launched project exploring the Unknown Microbial Biosphere (UMB) through novel metagenomic approaches. The project focuses on enhancing the phylogenetic resolution and characterization of uncultivated eukaryotic microbes. These methods will be tested and applied to monitor microbial biodiversity in plant-soil ecosystems at the Real Jardín Botánico of Madrid, clinical samples, and more.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who meet the following criteria:
Core Background: Strong foundation in computational biology/bioinformatics (ideally applied to microbial genomics/ecology, functional genomics, or phylogenomics).
Technical Skills: Proficient programming and computational skills for bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, Unix/Linux).
Experience: Metagenomics, phylogenetics, or microbial ecology experience is highly desirable. Experience bridging computational genomics and experimental data is a plus.
Language: Good communication skills in English.
Lab & Environment
Join the Comparative Genomics and Metagenomics Lab led by Dr. Jaime Huerta-Cepas. The lab offers an excellent interdisciplinary training environment, combining wet-lab experimental approaches, computational tools, and large-scale metagenomic analyses.
How to Apply:
Contact: Email to Jaime Huerta-Cepas (j.huerta@csic.es) as soon as possible. Please include:
A brief motivation paragraph (your research interests, background, and project suitability).
Your CV.
Contact details for academic references (if available).
Official Submission (Deadline March 25, 2026): Submit your application to the 2026 FPI call under contract PREP2024-003388 via the call website. Instructions in this Official Call Document (PDF).
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