PhD Scholarship in Microbiome Engineering: Embark on a journey to engineer the human skin microbiome for diagnostic and therapeutic applications with a full-time 4-year PhD scholarship opportunity at University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
PhD Scholarship in Synthetic Biology & Microbiome Engineering
Summary Table:
- What: PhD in Synthetic biology & Microbiome engineering
- Where: University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
- When: Application deadline: 2nd June 2024 – Start: 1st July 2024 or a.s.a.p. afterwards
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related discipline
- Strong academic record (average > 8/10)
- Experience in synthetic biology, molecular biology, microbiome engineering, microbiology, or bioengineering
- Desirable: Experience with non-model bacteria, cell culture, animal models (with accreditation), tool development for non-model bacteria, anaerobic cultivation, skin physiology/disease, 3D skin models
- Competencies & skills: High motivation, ability to work independently and in a team, strong organizational skills, scientific integrity, proficiency in English
Description: Join the emerging ‘Synthetic Cell Programming’ lab led by Dr. Santos-Moreno at University Pompeu Fabra. Work on developing molecular tools to control and program non-model skin bacteria behavior, develop strains with diagnostic and therapeutic capacity, and characterize the potential of synthetic strains. Enjoy a stimulating and international research environment at the Biomedical Research Park of Barcelona (PRBB) with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
How to Apply: Send your application to javier.santos@upf.edu with ‘PhD skin’ as the subject line. Include your ID/Passport number in the email body and attach a single PDF document named ‘PhD-skin_yourName_yourSurname.pdf’ containing a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of 2 references.
Last Date for Apply: 2nd June 2024
For inquiries, please contact Javier Santos-Moreno at javier.santos@upf.edu.
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