New international network to train researchers in hologenomics
Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics will soon host two PhD students as part of a new multidisciplinary training network across Europe focused on the field of hologenomics.
In this network, experts from 18 partners across Europe (universities, research institutes and industry) will train the next generation of researchers to get a more comprehensive understanding of how the genetics of microorganisms and their hosts interact, with implications for many global challenges in e.g. health, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Training across Europe
The doctoral network, funded by the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, is led by Professor Togeir Rhoden Hvidsten from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and includes eight institutions across Europe. Assistant Professor Ostaizka Aizpurua and Associate Professor Antton Alberdi will lead the two PhD positions in Copenhagen.
Sandra highlights the importance of advancing the understanding of microbiota-host interactions: “Microorganisms living within host animals play a key role in influencing nearly all biological processes. By adopting a hologenomic approach, we aim to reveal how hosts and microbes interact, transforming our understanding of these relationships with far-reaching implications for both basic and applied science. Successful candidates will benefit from an exceptional learning environment, featuring a comprehensive training program and research visits to leading academic and industrial partners.”
Multidisciplinarity
The program will support ten candidates across Europe, offering training in multidisciplinary topics such as microbial ecology, computational biology, and large-scale genomics. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between sectors, furthering the understanding of how microbiota affect human and animal health.
You can apply for the two PhD positions with the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics at Copenhagen here: PhD fellowship in the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) in Hologenomics and here: PhD fellowship in the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) in intestinal organoids and gut-on-a-chip technology. As well as follow the HoloGen network online here: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn and the website.
Contact
Assistant Professor Ostaizka Aizpurua
Associate Professor Antton Alberdi