Open PhD Position in Bioinformatics: A fully funded PhD position is available for a highly motivated student to join the Schacherer Lab. The project focuses on phasing polyploid genomes to understand their phenotypic diversity and adaptive potential using advanced genomic sequencing data. This PhD is part of a prestigious collaborative research program funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and involves international-level research infrastructure.
Open PhD Position in Bioinformatics: Phasing Polyploid Genomes
Designation
🎓 PhD Researcher (Doctoral Candidate)
Research Area
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics & Genome Assembly
- Polyploid Genome Evolution
- Structural Variation Analysis
- Long- and Short-Read Sequencing Data Analysis
- Yeast Genomics (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Brettanomyces bruxellensis)
Location
📍 IGBMC – Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology, France
(Co-supervision at Genoscope, France)
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants must have:
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or a closely related field
- Experience with Python or Bash scripting
- Knowledge of R programming
- Prior experience with sequencing data processing (desirable)
- Proficiency in English with good written and verbal communication skills
Job Description
The selected PhD student will:
- Phase genomes of several hundred natural polyploid yeast individuals
- Analyze long- and short-read sequencing datasets
- Generate phased genome assemblies
- Characterize structural variations in polyploid genomes
- Study genome evolution and adaptive potential of polyploid organisms
- Work within a collaborative ANR-funded project (PolyPhase)
- Receive co-supervision between Schacherer Lab and Genoscope
🕒 Duration: 36 months
📅 Start Date: Spring (upcoming cycle)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
- Name of one referee (who may be contacted)
📧 Send applications to:
- Joseph Schacherer – schacherer@unistra.fr
- Anne Friedrich – anne.friedrich@unistra.fr
Last Date to Apply
⏳ Open Now
➡️ Applications are encouraged as soon as possible due to the upcoming start date in spring.
