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Centre for Genomic Regulation

PhD in Environmental DNA and Biodiversity in Isolated Mountain Lakes Centre for Genomic Regulation in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Funded PhD project for students worldwide. The post is described as a funded PhD project within the CRG International PhD Programme 2027; no stipend amount or tuition details are provided in the text.

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Centre for Genomic Regulation

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Keywords

Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Comparative Genomics
Biodiversity
Microbiome Research
Long-read Sequencing
Genomic
Statistics
Environmental Dna
Bioinformatic

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PhD opportunity in Environmental DNA and Biodiversity in Isolated Mountain Lakes at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Spain.

This funded PhD project is part of the CRG International PhD Programme 2027 and is supervised by Dr Hannah Benisty. The project explores how isolated mountain lakes record environmental pressure in the DNA they shed, and how biodiversity signals can be used to predict ecosystem states. Research spans Pyrenean high-mountain lakes, thermal springs, and airborne samples.

Students will work across multidisciplinary themes including environmental DNA (eDNA), biodiversity, microbial ecology, genomics, metagenomics, long-read sequencing, comparative genomic analyses, and bioinformatics. The project combines large-scale environmental DNA sampling and biobanking with long-read sequencing of metagenomes and comparative analyses from community composition to codon usage.

The call is open to candidates of any nationality. Applicants should hold, or expect to hold by September 2027, a relevant Bachelor's and Master's degree that qualifies them to begin a PhD in Spain. A strong academic record, prior research experience, commitment to scientific research, and good English proficiency are required.

Funding is described as a funded PhD project, but the post does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or other financial details. Applications are made through the FindAPhD/CRG application route via the provided link.

Keywords: environmental DNA, biodiversity, microbial ecology, genomics, metagenomics, long-read sequencing, bioinformatics, comparative genomics, fieldwork, ecosystem monitoring.

Funding details

Funded PhD project for students worldwide. The post is described as a funded PhD project within the CRG International PhD Programme 2027; no stipend amount or tuition details are provided in the text.

What's required

Candidates should have a University Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in biomedical sciences within the European Higher Education System (minimum 300 ECTS) or an equivalent degree that allows starting a PhD thesis in Spain. Applicants who expect to obtain the required degree by September 2027 are eligible. The call requires an excellent academic record, previous research experience, a strong commitment to scientific research, and a high working knowledge of English. Candidates invited to previous CRG PhD call interviews, those performing their Masters at the CRG, and those who have worked at the CRG for more than 3 months before the deadline are not eligible.

How to apply

Use the 'Start your application here' link on the FindAPhD page to begin the application. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. The university will respond directly after you register your interest.

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