Postdoctoral Fellow Pathogenic Yeast Genomics and Evolution (ref. PD/22/21)

IRB Barcelona is seeking an experimental Postdoctoral Researcher in pathogenic yeast genomics and evolution.

The Comparative Genomics group, led by ICREA professor Toni Gabaldón, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the context of comparative genomics and phylogenomics of microbial pathogens. The Comparative Genomics group (http://cgenomics.org ), which is jointly affiliated to the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC-CNS), is involved in multiple projects covering a wide range of topics including evolutionary and comparative genomics, phylogenomics, and metagenomics. Gabaldón group is also affiliated to the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) of infectious diseases. The candidate will work in funded research focused on understanding adaptation in emerging fungal pathogens, some of which are hybrids. The work will be mostly experimental and will include phenotypic assays, genetic manipulation, as well as experimental evolution, among others, and will involve close collaboration with bioinformaticians, given the multi-disciplinary nature of the project.

DUTIES: 

• Plan, perform and interpret experiments in the framework of the project

• Contribute to other lab projects and to the maintenance of protocols and laboratory resources in the group.

• Critically analyze analytical results, participate in scientific discusions and in preparation of diverse forms of scientific communication.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

Must Have – Required: 

• Experience: Microbiology, preferentially with yeasts or other fungal organisms. Genomics.
• Knowledge: Microbial evolution, genome evolution
• Skills: Microbial and Molecular biology techniques.

Desirable:

• Experience: Previous experience with fungal or other pathogens. Previous experience with hybrid organisms.
• Skills: Genetic manipulation

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• International environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.
• Benefits: Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 30/09/2022 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Selection process:
  • Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter, experience, management of research and innovation.
  • Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
  • Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.