Postdoctoral Position on Morphological Novelties: The Almudi lab at the University of Barcelona invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the mayFLYeye ERC-CoG-funded project. The project focuses on understanding the origin and evolution of new organs during the radiation of winged insects, utilizing single-cell -omics approaches.
Postdoctoral Position on Morphological Novelties and Insect Evolution
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Morphological Novelties and Insect Evolution
Location: University of Barcelona, Genetics, Microbiology & Statistics Department
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD in Biology, Computational Biology, or related areas.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).
- Molecular biology and bioinformatics experience.
- Previous expertise in transcriptomics, epigenetics, or single-cell approaches.
- Programming skills in languages commonly used in bioinformatics (Python or R, etc).
- Creativity and high motivation.
Job Description:
- Initial 1-year contract with the possibility of extension (2-3 years).
- Remuneration based on professional experience (€29,000 – €34,000 gross/year).
- Expected starting date: June 2024.
Working Environment and Life in Barcelona:
- Join the Almudi lab at the Department of Genetics, Microbiology, and Statistics, and the Institute de la Recerca de la Biodiversitat (IRBio) at the University of Barcelona.
- Privileged research environment with the “Barcelona Evo-Devo School.”
- Vibrant and cosmopolitan city life.
- Commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and friendly working environment.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including a motivation letter, a short description of current and past research projects, and their CV to ialmudi@ub.edu. Recommendation letters are not crucial at this stage.
Last Date for Apply: March 31st, 2024. Short-listed applicants will be contacted personally.
For more information, please visit mayFLYeye ERC-CoG Project or contact: ialmudi@ub.edu.
