PhD Candidate in bacterial respiratory diseases in piglets

The Animal Health program at IRTA is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a national research project focused on endemic respiratory diseases and antimicrobial resistance in swine. Based in Bellaterra, Barcelona, the successful applicant will investigate the interplay between pathogen markers, nasal microbiota, and host factors to determine disease susceptibility. The role involves active participation in group research activities, regular progress reporting, and the execution of a defined PhD project. The candidate will be expected to contribute to laboratory operations and produce high-quality scientific publications as part of their doctoral thesis.

• Enroll in a PhD program and satisfy all academic requirements for the doctoral degree.
• Coordinate and execute research activities defined in the PhD project plan.
• Participate actively in research group meetings, seminars, and collaborative discussions.
• Provide consistent progress updates to the supervisory team.
• Assist with routine laboratory maintenance and facility operations.
• Draft and submit scientific papers and complete a doctoral thesis.