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PhD Position in Metagenomics (Madrid)

Sebibc

madrid, comunidad de madrid, Spain Full-time June 08, 2026

Found Description

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

  • Core Background: Strong foundation in computational biology/bioinformatics (ideally applie...

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