Miquel Arnedo

PhD opportunity in Evolutionary Biology at the Universitat de Barcelona (IRBio-UB, Biodiversity Research Institute) in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain . The project, METACVERS , uses cave-associated spiders to study how climate change shapes biodiversity and to investigate caves as potential climate refuges . The research combines fieldwork , high-throughput sequencing , and bioinformatic analyses , making it a strong fit for students interested in evolutionary and biodiversity research with a computational component. This is a four-year FPI-funded contract (AEI). The expected start date is January–February 2027 . Eligibility: applicants should hold a master’s degree in biology , environmental sciences , bioinformatics , or a related field. Experience in phylogenomics , population genetics , or analysis of sequencing data is desirable but not essential. The post emphasizes strong motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Deadline: 7 November 2026. Apply via the full details link provided in the post.