Summary: The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position in Computational Analysis and Modeling of Evolutionary Processes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the ‘Evolutionary Processes Modeling’ group and contribute to cutting-edge research in cancer evolutionary dynamics, population genetics predictions, and simulations.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Computational Analysis and Modeling of Evolutionary Processes at Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
Designation: PhD student candidate
Research Area: Computational Analysis and Modeling of Evolutionary Processes, with a specific focus on cancer evolutionary dynamics, mutation rates, tumor growth dynamics, selection inference, and human genetic variation.
Location: Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- University Degree and a master’s degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, genetics, bioinformatics, computer science, or related disciplines within the European Higher Education System (minimum 300 ECTS) or equivalent by October 2024
- Proficiency in English
- Experience with computer programming, preferably in R and/or python
- Highly motivated and eager to work on biological problems using theoretical and computational approaches
Job Description:
The successful candidate will contribute to the research efforts of the ‘Evolutionary Processes Modeling’ group, focusing on computational analysis of cancer evolutionary dynamics using population genetics predictions and simulations. Research interests within the field of population genetics but outside this specific topic will also be considered. The role involves working on evolutionary and biological problems, learning about the use and development of computational, statistical, and machine learning approaches, and contributing to the development of mathematical and computational approaches for estimating mutation rates, tumor growth dynamics, and selection.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via the official CRG website:
- A motivation letter addressed to Dr Donate Weghorn
- A complete CV including contact details of two referees
- Transcripts from Bachelor and Master studies
Last Date for Apply: September 2nd, 2024
This exciting opportunity offers a stimulating environment at the CRG with state-of-the-art infrastructure, professional career development opportunities, and a fully funded 4-year PhD position. The CRG is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in an internationally recognized biomedical research institute of excellence and contribute to groundbreaking research in computational biology and evolutionary processes modeling.
