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PhD Position in MetagenomicsTodas las habilidades, cualificaciones y experiencia relevantes que necesitará un candidato seleccionado se enumeran en la siguiente descripción.Comparative Genomics and Metagenomics Lab (Huerta-Cepas) CBGP (UPM-INIA/CSIC) - Madrid, Spain.PhD Position SummaryFundingFull-time, 4-year contract funded by the **** FPI program.Start DateExpected June ****.Location:Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP-CSIC), Madrid.Project OverviewContribute 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 ProfileWe are seeking highly motivated candidates who meet the following criteria:Core BackgroundStrong foundation in computational biology/bioinformatics (ideally applied to microbial genomics/ecology, functional genomics, or phylogenomics).Technical SkillsProficient programming and computational skills for bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, Unix/Linux).ExperienceMetagenomics, phylogenetics, or microbial ecology experience is highly desirable.Experience bridging computational genomics and experimental data is a plus.LanguageGood communication skills in English.Lab & EnvironmentJoin 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.ContactHow to Apply:Email to Jaime Huerta-Cepas (******) as soon as possible.Please IncludeA brief motivation paragraph (your research interests, background, and project suitability).Your CV.Contact details for academic references (if available).Official Submission (Deadline March 25, ****):Submit your application to the **** FPI call under contract PREP*********** via the call website. xcskxlj Instructions in this Official Call Document (PDF).#J-*****-Ljbffr#J-18808-Ljbffr
