Pre-doctoral in immunogenetics applied to animal health (EARLYPTB)

NEIKER-Basque Institute for Agricultural Reseach and Development; España; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NEIKER-Basque Institute for Agricultural Reseach and Development is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to join the EARLYPTB project focused on digital PCR and genetic, transcriptomic, metatranscriptomic and epigenetic characterisation to improve early detection and genetic resistance to paratuberculosis.

The work will be carried out within the Immunogenetics section of NEIKER’s Department of Animal Science.

Qualifications

• To hold a university degree of at least 300 ECTS credits, a university master's degree or equivalent.
• A university degree in Genetics, Agronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Science or Food Technology, or related biosciences.

Formation

Master's degree (300 ECTS) or equivalent

Background in Genetics, Agronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Science or related biosciences

Description du poste

NEIKER-Basque Institute for Agricultural Reseach and Development

Organisation/Company NEIKER-Basque Institute for Agricultural Reseach and Development Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 27 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

This pre-doctoral call for the completion of a PhD is associated with the following project:

EARLYPTB “DIGITAL PCR AND GENETIC, TRANSCRIPTOMIC, METATRANSCRIPTOMIC AND EPIGENETIC CHARACTERISATION TO IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION AND GENETIC RESISTANCE TO PARATUBERCULOSIS”(Número de referencia PID2025-168088OR-C21),to be carried out within the Immunogenetics section of NEIKER’s Department of Animal Science.

To hold a university degree of at least 300 ECTST (European Credit Transfer System) credits, a university master's degree or equivalent.

A university degree in one of the following academic disciplines: Genetics, Agronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Science and Food Technology, or other disciplines related to the biosciences.

Specific Requirements

To have been admitted to a doctoral programme by the start date of the pre-doctoral contract. (This will be dealt with by the successful candidate.)

In any case, persons who already hold a PhD degree from any Spanish or foreign university may not be recruited.