Submitted: 12/23/2025
Submitted By: Tábita Hünemeier
Department: Genomes, Populations, and Species
Institution: Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Job type: Full time
Apply by: 12/23/2025
Application Email: tabita.huenemeier@csic.es
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One PhD position is available at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE, CSIC/UPF), Barcelona, Spain, to work on the population genomics of Indigenous American populations. The project focuses on the analysis of whole-genome data from individuals who lived between ~10,000 and 100 years ago across different regions of the South American lowlands, integrating ancient and present-day genomic data.

The PhD project will be carried out under the joint supervision of Dr. Oscar Lao and Dr. Tábita Hünemeier, within an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Evolutionary Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, or a related field. Experience with bioinformatics analyses of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data is expected, along with a strong interest in population genomics. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and basic scripting in Python and/or R is required. Prior exposure to archaeogenetics and/or human population genetics is desirable but not mandatory. Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and international research setting is essential.