21 Feb 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Institut de Biologia Evolutiva (CSIC-UPF)- Research Field
Biological sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
PhD Positions- Country
Spain- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2025 - 12:59 (Europe/Madrid)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
37,5- Offer Starting Date
9 Jan 2025- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Evolutionary Microbiology Lab led by Macarena Toll-Riera is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research team at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona, Spain.
Group description: In the Evolutionary Microbiology lab we study the molecular mechanisms that facilitate adaptation to changing environments and the limits of adaptation using a combination of computational approaches, experimental evolution (of bacteria and single proteins), and omics (sequencing, transcriptomics). The group is part of the Biodiversity Program at IBE.
We are a small, but collaborative and dynamic group. The candidate will benefit from a vibrant and interdisciplinary academic environment with excellent opportunities for education, training, and collaboration.
Institute Description: The Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) is a joint Institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) located in Barcelona city. IBE research is focused on the processes and mechanisms that generate biodiversity and on understanding the genetic basis of evolution. The IBE is a center member of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB).
Project description
Environments change constantly, but bacteria can rapidly adapt to stressful conditions. How can bacteria adapt so quickly? The candidate will use experimental evolution to investigate how bacteria with multipartite genomes adapt to two sources of stress: high temperatures (close to the upper thermal tolerance) and nutrient scarcity. Evolution experiments will be coupled with whole genome sequencing to unravel the genetic changes underlying adaptation.
Candidate requisites
- The successful candidate should hold a master’s degree in a relevant area such as evolutionary biology or microbiology and have a genuine interest in evolutionary biology
- Standard molecular biology techniques (microbiological culture, PCR, DNA and RNA isolation, cloning)
- Programming skills and experience analysing next-generation sequencing data are an asset
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- The candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, curious, and able to work independently and as part of a team
What do we offer?
- A fully funded three-year PhD contract, funded by CSIC (Excelencia RyC-Max 20243MAX009)
- Salary: around 24.400 € gross salary
- Starting date: September/October 2025
- Location: Institute of Evolutionary Biology (Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 37 – 49, Barcelona, Spain)
Application process
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (one single PDF file) to Macarena Toll-Riera (macarena.toll@ibe.upf-csic.es ) with the subject line ‘Ph.D. student position’ and the following documents: motivation letter describing your interest in the position, CV, and contact information from two potential references. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2025.
Where to apply
macarena.toll@ibe.upf-csic.es
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required educational level:
Master’s degree in evolutionary biology or microbiology
SKILL / QUALIFICATIONS:
Standard molecular biology techniques (microbiological culture, PCR, DNA and RNA isolation, cloning)
Specific Requirements
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- The candidate should have a genuine interest in evolutionary biology
- Programming skills and experience analysing next-generation sequencing data are an asset
- The candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, curious, and able to work independently and as part of a team
REQUIRED LANGUAGES
Proficiency in English (oral and written)
REQUIRED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in evolutionary biology or microbiology
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
Internal Application form(s) needed
job_offer_PhD_2025.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits
What do we offer?
- A fully funded three-year PhD contract, funded by CSIC (Excelencia RyC-Max 20243MAX009)
- Salary: around 24.400 € gross salary
- Starting date: September/October 2025
- Location: Institute of Evolutionary Biology (Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 37 – 49, Barcelona, Spain)
Eligibility criteria
Required educational level:
Master’s degree in evolutionary biology or microbiology
SKILL / QUALIFICATIONS:
Standard molecular biology techniques (microbiological culture, PCR, DNA and RNA isolation, cloning)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- The candidate should have a genuine interest in evolutionary biology
- Programming skills and experience analysing next-generation sequencing data are an asset
- The candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, curious, and able to work independently and as part of a team
REQUIRED LANGUAGES
Proficiency in English (oral and written)
REQUIRED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in evolutionary biology or microbiology
Selection process
Application process
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (one single PDF file) to Macarena Toll-Riera (macarena.toll@ibe.upf-csic.es ) with the subject line ‘Ph.D. student position’ and the following documents: motivation letter describing your interest in the position, CV, and contact information from two potential references. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2025.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.ibe.upf-csic.es/work-with-us/job-offers
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE: CSIC-UPF)
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Catalunya
- City
- Barcelona
- Postal Code
- 08003
- Street
- Pseig Marítim de la Barceloneta 37-49 08003 Barcelona
Contact
- State/Province
Catalunya- City
Barcelona- Website
http://www.ibe.upf-csic.es/- Street
Passeig maritim de la Barceloneta 37-49- Postal Code
08003
macarena.toll@ibe.upf-csic.es- Phone
932309507
STATUS: EXPIRED
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