Pre-Doc/PhD position in Evolutionary Chromatin Biology The role We are looking to hire a pre-doctoral student, those finishing or have finished their Master's studies and are eventually interested in pursuing a PhD, to explore the evolution of eukaryotic chromatin states and components. Chromatin modifications are conserved across eukaryotes, but their combinatorial function across genomes are dependent on a diverse crosstalk among chromatin readers and writers. A successful candidate will initially work closely with a postdoc in the lab to identify and characterize chromatin proteins using either phylogenetic, proteomic, genomic, or biochemical methods, depending on the candidate's strengths. As a PhD student, further investigations with orthogonal methods are expected. This work is an extension of recent work on eukaryotic chromatin evolution in the lab: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.03.17.643675v1 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-022-01771-6 Whom would we like to hire? This highly interdisciplinary project will span molecular phylogenetics, chromatin profiling, proteomics, and biochemistry across a wide array of eukaryotic species. An ideal candidate would have experience in at least one of these fields and a willingness to acquire complementary skills. Proficiency in English is a must, as are solid communication and interpersonal skills. The offer We offer an initial paid internship contract for 6 months, followed by a fully funded PhD position for 4 years, dependant upon favourable review. The target start date is October 2025. About the lab The Sebé-Pedrós lab studies the evolution of cell type programs and genome regulation, combining single-cell genomics, chromatin profiling, and comparative genomics methods in a phylogenetically diverse array of eukaryotes. For more details about the lab, visit the lab website: https://www.sebepedroslab.org/ The institute The CRG in Barcelona is one of the leading molecular biology research institutes in Europe, hosting over 400 researchers from 44 countries. We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. Application Submit your application by September 10 2025 here: https://recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs/position/research-trainee-evolutionary-chromatin-biology Please, describe what topics/questions motivate you, what is your past experience in research (if any), and why you are interested in working on chromatin evolution. For more information, you can get in touch with Arnau Sebe-Pedros (arnau.sebe [at] crg.eu) and Sean Montgomery (sean.montgomery [at] crg.eu). Arnau Sebe Pedros (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)