PhD Metabolic interactions in the ocean microbiome per l'Institute of Marine Sciences

The MAORI project aims to fill a significant knowledge gap in understanding microbial interactions in the ocean, which are crucial for the functioning of this ecosystem and form the base of food webs. Utilizing state-of-the-art molecular and computational techniques, large omics datasets, and innovative experiments, MAORI seeks to advance our understanding of metabolic interactions among ocean microbes.

The project will leverage extensive omics datasets, including samples from the LTER Blanes Bay Microbial Observatory in Spain and the SOLA marine station in France, as well as global oceanographic campaigns like MALASPINA and TARA Oceans. Cutting-edge methods such as PacBio long-read DNA sequencing, new metabolic modeling approaches, and Empirical Dynamic Modeling (EDM) will be employed.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct multi-omics analyses (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics) to study microbial communities and their interactions.

Apply and develop computational models to analyze microbial metabolic interactions and predict metabolite exchange and cross-feeding.

Utilize Empirical Dynamic Modeling (EDM) to identify causal relationships.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.

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Termini per aplicar: 30/09/2023

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