Postdoc en interacciones huésped-microbioma en anfibios - Bangor University, Gales, UK - 3 años - Financiado BBSRC/NSF - Deadline 8 julio 2026
Location: Bangor, Wales, UKOrganization: Bangor University, Molecular Ecology and Evolution Group
Contract Type: Postdoctoral Research Officer – 3 years, funded by BBSRC/NSF
Main Description:
This 3-year postdoctoral position investigates amphibian skin microbiomes and immune responses to the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), one of the leading drivers of amphibian declines worldwide. The project is part of a UK-US collaborative initiative involving partners at the Smithsonian Institution and tropical research networks, offering a stimulating international research environment.
Requirements:
- PhD in microbiology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related field
- Expertise in 16S metabarcoding and/or metagenomic analysis
- Experience with bacterial sequencing techniques
- Strong data integration and bioinformatics skills
Benefits/Conditions:
- 3-year salaried position
- Funded by BBSRC (UK) and NSF (USA)
- International collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and tropical research partners
- Research support provided
How to Apply:
Apply online at: jobs.ac.uk
Deadline: 8 July 2026, 09:00 BST
For informal inquiries, contact: o.osborne@bangor.ac.uk
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