📢 Open Call – Predoctoral Contract at the University of Vigo
The University of Vigo announces a 4-year predoctoral contract linked to the MICINN Knowledge Generation Project 2024 PID2024-155625NB-I00 “Genomic and transcriptomic determinants of adaptation in cancer evolution” (Principal Investigator: David Posada).

đź“š Thesis Project Description
The thesis project will focus on studying the evolution of gene expression along cell lineages in colorectal cancer samples. The primary objective is to evaluate the adaptive value underlying changes in gene expression, with a particular focus on phenotypic plasticity, and to understand how these factors contribute to tumor progression dynamics. The study will utilize simultaneous DNA/RNA sequencing data from individual cells and single-cell RNA sequencing, based on 10X Genomics, for the characterization of the tumor microenvironment.

đź“„ Main Contract Features

  • Duration: 4 years.
  • Total funding: €134,200 (includes social costs and PhD tuition fees).
  • Workplace: Phylogenomics Group, Center for Research in Nanomaterials and Biomedicine (CINBIO).

âś… Main Requirements

  • Enrollment (or eligibility to enroll) in a full-time doctoral program at the University of Vigo for the 2025/26 academic year.
  • Not having previously received other predoctoral training grants from the State Plan or previous national plans.
  • Not possessing a doctoral degree.

đź“Ą Application Submission

For questions or inquiries about the project, contact David Posada (dposada@uvigo.es)

đź’ˇ This is a unique opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research on cancer evolution and strengthen your scientific career.

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