Assistant Professor in Phage Genomics and Host-Range Evolution

The Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology at Jagiellonian University, a leading European academic research hub known for interdisciplinary life science innovation and advanced biotechnology research, is recruiting an Assistant Professor to join an NCN SONATA BIS-funded project investigating bacteriophage host-range evolution.

The successful candidate will contribute to research exploring interactions between Klebsiella pneumoniae and bacteriophages using genomic epidemiology and experimental microbiology approaches. The position focuses on understanding bacterial–phage co-evolution through genomics, phylogenetics, and computational biology.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in microbial genomics and phage evolution
• Perform large-scale genomic and metagenomic data analysis
• Develop computational tools and reproducible workflows
• Present findings at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Support project development and mentor research team members
• Collaborate with international partner laboratories

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, evolutionary biology, or related quantitative discipline
• Experience analysing biological datasets using computational or bioinformatic approaches
• Programming proficiency in Python, R, Bash, or similar languages
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Hub
• Interest or experience in phage biology, microbial genomics, or host–microbe interactions
• Strong scientific publication or presentation record preferred
• Excellent English communication skills

Applications should be submitted by email with required academic documents and publication records before the deadline. mailto:job.mcb.pl