Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Microbial Genomics

About the role

The African Genome Center (AGC) of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics and microbial genomics to join the research group led by Professor Vittorio Venturi. The group studies bacterial cell-cell signaling within plant microbiomes. The AGC is a research-focused institution covering biodiversity genomics, OMICS and metabolic engineering, genome editing, and natural product chemistry and metabolomics, with a mission to democratize genomics research in Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze genomics and metagenomics data to dissect the signaling systems of plant-associated bacteria.
• Analyze the genomic features of beneficial bacterial strains.
• Contribute to research at the intersection of genomics, microbiology and agriculture, exploring microbial interactions in plant ecosystems.

Required profile

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbial Genomics, Bioinformatics or an equivalent field.
• Documented expertise in bacteriology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and soil and rhizosphere microbial genomics.
• Strong track record of publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Candidates apply by submitting a cover letter, CV and contact details for three references through the university's online application form.