Biotecnologia-Jobs in United States

Organisation / Company IRTA Department Human Resources Research Field Mathematics » Statistics Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 6 Jul 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 16 Oct 2025 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

IRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PhD candidate to join the Animal Health and Animal Breeding & Genetics Programs. We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience and a strong interest in advancing animal welfare and health through data-driven approaches. The selected candidate will focus on the analysis of high-frequency time-series data to characterize animal responses and recovery patterns following various disturbances—environmental, health-related, or social. This research aims to develop early warning systems for disease and welfare issues, as well as novel indicators of resilience in pigs.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Conduct original research leading to the completion of a PhD thesis and the publication of scientific articles based on the project results.
• Perform comprehensive literature reviews, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and data visualization.
• Develop data-driven tools (warnings) to support decision-making in the prevention and control of pig diseases and welfare issues.
• Contribute actively to the scientific output and progress of the research line.
• Foster collaboration and maintain a positive, team-oriented working environment within the research group.
• Candidates must hold one of the following degrees : Mathematics, Statistics, Genetics, Biotechnology or Science-related field; or
• A Master’s in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, (Bio)statistics, Animal Breeding and Genetics, or disciplines related to data analysis and computation, or similar.
• To be in a position to access a doctoral programme according to the requirements of Catalan universities, i.e. accrediting between 60 and 120 ECTS credits at the official university master's degree level or equivalent.
• Not to have a previous PhD degree.
• Candidates who have been chosen for an interview with the Selection Committee, should bring or send –for the interview- a certified copy of the degree and / or master, as well as the academic record showing the marks of all subjects studied.

Specific Requirements

• Strong motivation to work with diverse data types in an applied research setting focused on animal health and welfare.
• Prior experience with data management, big data processing, or real-time data streams (e.g., from sensors or farm monitoring systems) is a plus.
• Understanding of statistical data analysis and data visualization techniques, as well as machine learning methods and their application to biological and epidemiological data.
• Experience or familiarity with epidemiology, syndromic surveillance, and / or animal health research will be highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings clearly to both scientific and non-specialist audiences.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods, tools, and concepts as required by the project.

Research Field Mathematics » StatisticsBiological sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

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