Exploring microbial adaptation to global change factors using genomics
and machine learning

We are looking for a Doctoral candidate to work at the interface
between microbial ecology and genomics, with emphasis on predictive
approaches that apply machine learning techniques. The candidate
is expected to analyze massive metagenomic sequencing datasets and
to functionally annotate microbial genomes to investigate key genes
underlying microbial adaptation to global change factors. The successful
applicant will be based at the Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes
(CEAB) Girona (Spain), an excellence center from the Spanish Research
Council (CSIC). For more information on our research, please visit
https://www.ceab.csic.es/en/personal/josep-ramoneda/.

We are looking for a motivated student holding a master's degree in
ecology and evolution, microbiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, or
omics data analysis. Basic knowledge of R and/or python programming
languages are strongly valued. Good written and spoken English
skills. Ability to work independently and with strong social skills for
collaborative teamwork. Motivation to learn and work on novel topics and
disciplines.  We offer you high-quality technical equipment, including a
computational cluster, in a diverse and inclusive working atmosphere by
the sunny Mediterranean coast, with support for the communication of your
research results at global change conferences and in quality scientific
publications. Full support during the entire PhD, where you will learn
advanced bioinformatics for microbial ecology, genomics, and predictive
models. We can offer an annual gross income ca. 21,000 euro  over 4 years
variable upon experience and according to CSIC standards.

Your tasks will be the bioinformatical analysis of microbiome data and
global change datasets and the development of genome-based predictive
models of microbial adaptation to global change factors. Enrolment in
a PhD program of a university of choice in the Barcelona area.

Starting date: Ideally October-December 2024

To apply please submit your CV as a single pdf file and the contact of
two scientists that can provide reference of you to Dr. Josep Ramoneda
at josep.ramoneda@ceab.csic.es

Josep Ramoneda
Beatriu de Pinós fellow
Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB-CSIC)
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