POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN PATHOGENIC YEAST GENOMICS (REF. PD/)

IRB Barcelona is seeking a experimental Postdoctoral Researcher in pathogenic yeast genomics to join the Comparative Genomics group, led by ICREA professor Toni Gabaldón.
The Comparative Genomics group, which is jointly affiliated to the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC-CNS), is involved in multiple projects covering a wide range of topics including evolutionary and comparative genomics, phylogenomics, and metagenomics.
Gabaldón group is also affiliated to the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) of infectious diseases.
The selected candidate will work in the context of several ongoing projects spanning from drug-resistance to host-pathogen interactions in the context of fungal infections.
Focusing on understanding adaptation in emerging fungal pathogens, some of which are hybrids.
The work will be mostly experimental and will include phenotypic assays, genetic manipulation, as well as single-cell transcriptomics, among others, and will involve close collaboration with bioinformaticians, given the multi-disciplinary nature of the project.
This position is co-funded by the research project PCI, financed by MICIU/AEI //) and the European Union “NextGenerationEU”/ PRTR.
Key responsabilities.
Plan, perform and interpret experiments in the framework of the project.
Contribute to other lab projects and to the maintenance of protocols and laboratory resources in the group.
Critically analyze analytical results, participate in scientific discusions and in preparation of diverse forms of scientific communication.
You have.
Experience.
Microbiology, preferentially with yeasts or other fungal organisms.
Genomics.
Knowledge.
Microbial evolution, molecular biology, genomics.
Skills.
Microbial and Molecular biology techniques.
You might also have.
Experience.
Previous experience with fungal or other pathogens.
Previous experience.
Skills.
Genetic manipulation, phenotyping.
What we offer.
To be a part a part of something meaningful.
We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases.
Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.
Good Working conditions.
This position is co-funded by the research project PCI, financed by MICIU/AEI //) and the European Union “NextGenerationEU”/ PRTR.
Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract.
Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.
Competitive salary.
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
International Environment.
Nearly 90 Postdoctoral researchers (more than a half non-Spanish nationals) are currently working at IRB Barcelona.
Multidisciplinary Research.
Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.
Training and Career.
Postdoctoral researchers joining IRB Barcelona gain access to the Institute’s advanced research training and career development opportunities, all within in a competitive international environment.
Courses and workshops on themes of particular interest to postdocs are offered regularly by the Institute.
Relocation & Visa Assistance.
Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.
Social Life.
We like to have fun.
We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions