We Are Hiring!
A 3-year PhD position is available from November 1st, 2025, in the Comparative and Applied Genomics Laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Alberto Pallavicini at the University of Trieste, Italy. The successful candidate will apply for admission to the PhD program (specific details to be announced).
Work description
The primary goals of the PhD student will be (but not limited to):
- Efficiency testing of rRNA-mRNA ligation systems in environmental contexts
- Development and optimization of the VirHox-seq protocol for environmental samples
- Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses
- Deep sequencing of VirHox-seq libraries from natural and artificial environments
- Bioinformatic identification and annotation of viruses and hosts
- Integration of multi-omic data to reconstruct virus-host networks
Requirements
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a background in molecular biology and/or bioinformatics and/or environmental microbiology. Experience in next-generation sequencing, environmental sampling, and data integration is highly desirable. Fluency in English and strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
Terms of Employment and working place
The salary will be in line with the italian law.
Application guidelines
Candidates that would like to apply for this fellowship opportunity or are seeking for
additional information are invited to contact the PI Alberto Pallavicini by email pallavic@units.it.