CRG PhD Fellowship in Structural Genomics for International Students in Spain, 2017

  •  Phd
  •  31-Dec-2016
  •   Spain

The CNAG-CRG is pleased to offer PhD Fellowship in Structural Genomics for the year 2017. International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship. The successful candidate will report to the Structural Genomics Group Leader.

The CNAG-CRG seeks a talented young student with a strong background in bioinformatics for the Structural Genomics Team working on modeling the 3D chromosomal structure in beta cells to identify genetic mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes.  This post will be funded by La Marató de TV3.

The mission of the CRG is to discover and advance knowledge for the benefit of society, public health and economic prosperity.

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, created in December 2000. It is a non-profit foundation funded by the Catalan Government through the Departments of Economy & Knowledge and Health, the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, the “la Caixa” Banking Foundation, and includes the participation of Pompeu Fabra University.

Universitat Pompeu Fabra Information

Universitat Pompeu Fabra Grants

CRG PhD Fellowship in Structural Genomics for International Students in Spain, 2017 Established in 1990, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Pompeu Fabra University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Barcelona (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Catalonia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

  • Master degree in Bioinformatics or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience in Bioinformatics analysis.

  • Knowledge of 3C related techniques will be a plus.

Offered Benefits

Fellowship for 3 years with a PhD salary as for CNAG-CRG’s scale.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a full CV including contact and a brief statement of experience and interests before December 31st 2016.

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