Seeking
for prospective students interested in applying for a fellowship of "la
Caixa"- Severo Ochoa International PhD Programme 2016, to conduct the
doctoral studies under the supervision of Elena Gómez-Díaz (Estación
Biológica de Doñana, CSIC), and in collaboration with Jose-Luis Gómez Skarmeta
(Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarollo, Universidad Pablo de
Olavide, CSIC). The framework of the PhD thesis would be a Plan Nacional
project of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. The aim of the PhD project
would be to investigate the role of epigenetic mechanisms on the molecular
cross-talk between malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) and their mosquito
vectors (Anopheles spp.). The project integrates knowledge and skills
in molecular biology, evolutionary biology and bioinformatics.
The deadline for applications ends 29th of February 2016 at 2pm (Spanish time).
More details on the fellowship program can be found in the website of the
program (http://obrasocial.lacaixa.es/ambitos/becas/doctoradoenespana_es.html),
as well as information on the requisites of the candidates and the criteria of
evaluation can be found here (compatibility of the academic degree
may be limited for international students).
Interested applicants should contact elena.gomez@ebd.csic.es before
the 10th February 2016. Please send CV specifying education and experience,
motivation letter and two reference contacts.
Elena Gómez-Díaz (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elena_Gomez-Diaz).
Jose-Luis Gómez Skarmeta (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose_Gomez-Skarmeta)