Phd Candidate For A Project About Orbivirus Dynamics At The Wildlife–Livestock Interface

IRTA is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for the Animal Health Program, focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with a One Health approach. The candidate will contribute to the EU-JAMRAI 2 project, aiming to combat AMR through interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include establishing environmental antimicrobial surveillance using phenotypic and genotypic tools, including next-generation sequencing (Illumina and Nanopore), and developing infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in veterinary medicine.

We invite applications from candidates with relevant research experience and a passion for antimicrobial stewardship and AMR surveillance.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Applying AMR surveillance using phenotypic and genotypic tools including Next Generation Sequencing Technologies (Illumina and Nanopore).
• Identifying and describing key components for IPC in veterinary medicine and evaluating them in practice-oriented case studies.
• Performing literature reviews, data collection, management, and statistical analysis.
• Contributing to high-impact projects in data science related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Executing scientific and technical tasks, planning, and executing studies to meet research milestones.
• Publishing peer-reviewed articles and presenting at conferences.
• Reporting progress through reports.
• Collaborating effectively within the research team and program.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

• PhD in Life Sciences, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
• Experience with bioinformatics software and data processing for Illumina and Nanopore (NGS).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data analysis software.
• Research skills including literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Experience managing surveys and databases.
• Strong communication and dissemination skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative research links internationally.
• Knowledge of Spanish to communicate with veterinarians.
• Understanding of One Health, zoonotic diseases, and AMR research.
• Experience supervising BSc and MSc students.
• Proven experience in securing public and private funding.

Languages

• High proficiency in English and Spanish.

Terms of Appointment

Temporary position for 2 years, with a possible extension of one year.

Employee Benefits

22 vacation days, 3 family & work balance days, 45 personal days, Friday afternoons off, summer schedule from 15 / 06 to 15 / 09, and flexible hours.

Selection Process

Includes publication of the vacancy, CV screening, interviews, and final selection, with timelines outlined in the original description.

Start Date

Approximately September 2025

Additional Notes

IRTA promotes an open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process, supporting candidates from non-EU countries with permits as needed.

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