PhD position: Evolution of Rubisco in Extremophile Photosynthetic Organisms

University of the Balearic Islands, Spain

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

19 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of the Balearic Islands
Department

Biology-Plant Physiology
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Biological sciences » Botany
Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Application Deadline

30 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Country

Spain
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The PhD project will investigate the natural evolution and functional diversification of the CO₂-fixing enzyme Rubisco in extremophile photosynthetic organisms.

The work will explore how environmental extremes — such as temperature stress, water limitation, salinity, and CO₂ availability — have shaped Rubisco performance across evolutionary lineages.

The project combines plant and microbial ecophysiology, enzymology, and evolutionary biology to understand how photosynthetic organisms adapt their carbon fixation machinery to extreme environments.


Where to apply
E-mail

jeroni.galmes@uib.cat

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields
  • strong interest in photosynthesis, enzyme evolution, and ecophysiology
  • good analytical skills and motivation for research
  • proficiency in English

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Application procedure.

Interested candidates should send the following documents in PDF format:

  • motivation letter (1–2 pages)
  • curriculum vitae (CV)
  • academic transcripts (Bachelor and Master)

Specific Requirements

Previous experience in enzymology, physiology, evolutionary biology, or bioinformatics is an advantage but not required.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Internal Application form(s) needed
2026 PhD offer.pdf
English
(65.89 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Plant Ecophysiology Research Group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), based at the Institute for Agro-Environmental and Water Economy Research (INAGEA)
Country
Spain
State/Province
Balearic Islands
City
Palma de Mallorca
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Contact
State/Province

Balearic Islands
City

Palma de Mallorca
Website

https://www.uib.es
Street

Cra. de Valldemossa, km 7.5
Postal Code

07122

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