Summary
The Comparative Genomics & Metagenomics Lab (CGMLab) at the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, Madrid) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the microbiome component of the “Missed Vital Sign” (MVS) project. The project focuses on studying heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) using vaginal and menstrual fluid as a non-invasive biological proxy, integrating microbial profiling with AI, transcriptomics, and clinical data.
Postdoc position – Microbiome Signatures of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (CGMLab) Spain
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Key Details
| Feature | Description |
| Duration | 1.5–2 years (depending on start date) |
| Salary | ≈ €41,000 gross / year |
| Start Date | Expected before December 2026 |
| Work Model | Hybrid (On-site presence required; partial remote possible) |
Research Area
Metagenomics, Microbiome Science, Bioinformatics, and Female Reproductive Health.
Location
CBGP (UPM-INIA/CSIC), Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
Required:
- Experience in big-data metagenomic analysis.
- Fluency in HPC and Linux environments, processing pipelines, and genomic data analysis (all technical work is bioinformatic).
Valued:
- Knowledge or experience in the human microbiome, particularly women’s health (vaginal/reproductive tract).
- Strong data interpretation skills in clinical contexts, statistics, and integration with omics data.
- Familiarity with genomic sequencing methods.
Job Description
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Conducting metagenomic analysis of vaginal microbiome and menstrual-fluid samples (taxonomic and functional profiling).
- Developing bioinformatic pipelines and resources for metagenome data analysis.
- Working on host–microbiome AI integration (multimodal multi-instance learning).
- Supporting metabolomic correlation and functional validation (e.g., short-chain fatty acids) with follow-up in patient-derived endometrial organoids.
- Writing reports, attending international meetings, and supervising related work.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV, a short letter of interest, up to three references, relevant links, and answer the specific application questions via the CGMLab Recruiting portal.
Last Date to Apply
September 1, 2026 (or until filled)
