PhD Fellowship in Single Cell Genomics: The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, is offering a fully funded PhD fellowship focused on the single cell genomics of blood stem cell clones. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a background in computational biology and bioinformatics who are passionate about advancing research in blood formation, particularly in the context of aging and hematological disease.
Fully Funded PhD Fellowship in Single Cell Genomics of Blood Stem Cell Clones
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Single Cell Genomics of Blood Stem Cell Clones
Location: Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- M.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., computational biology, genomics, biomedicine, bioinformatics).
- Strong interest in single cell genomics technology and stem cell biology.
- Research experience in computational biology (at least 6 months of research work on a single project).
- Excellent grades in quantitative disciplines (mathematics, physics, etc.) throughout the academic career.
- Strong programming skills in R or Python.
Desirable but not required / Nice to have:
- Additional training in experimental work (e.g., cloning, library preparation, qPCR, etc.).
- Foundation in machine learning and statistics.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead a project on the clonal dynamics of blood formation in aging and hematological disease. This will involve developing the project in collaboration with an experienced technician and clinical collaborators, analyzing data from a cutting-edge single cell DNA methylome method, and interacting with other bioinformaticians in the group to advance the EPI-Clone method or related methods for clonal tracking. Close collaboration with both wetlab and computational scientists from the group is also expected.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are required to submit the following application materials:
- A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Lars Velten.
- A complete CV including contact details.
- Contact details of two referees.
Last Date for Apply: 25/09/2024
This fully funded PhD fellowship at CRG offers a stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities. The successful applicant will have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in the critically important area of blood formation, while benefiting from a diverse and inclusive work environment at a renowned international biomedical research institute.
