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YANNICK VIOSSAT

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Oct 22, 2025, 4:00:23 AM (3 days ago) Oct 22
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Dear all, here is an announcement of a doctoral network on evolutionary medicine. No game theory but this could of interest for students motivated by evolutionary ideas. 

All the best,
Yannick
De : Noble, Robert <Robert...@citystgeorges.ac.uk>
Envoyé : lundi 20 octobre 2025 10:33
À : Noble, Robert <Robert...@citystgeorges.ac.uk>
Objet : Evolutionary Medical Genomics Doctoral Network: 15 fully funded PhD positions
 

Dear members and friends of ISEEC,

 

Please see below some exciting news from Trevor Graham.

 

The Evolutionary Medical Genomics Doctoral Network (EvoMG-DN) offers 15 fully funded PhD positions across leading European universities, research institutes, and industry partners.

EvoMG-DN integrates Evolutionary Medicine and Medical Genomics into a new field: Evolutionary Medical Genomics (EvoMG). By combining evolutionary principles with cutting-edge genomic tools, the network aims to uncover the mechanisms shaping human health, disease susceptibility, and therapy resistance.

Doctoral candidates will contribute to three major research themes:

  • Ageing and age-related diseases: Exploring the genetic basis of lifespan and resilience using unconventional model organisms such as killifish and bats.
  • Cancer evolution and therapy resistance: Studying how tumours adapt under treatment, developing evolutionary-informed therapies, and applying liquid biopsy technologies in collaboration with industry.
  • Pathogen evolution and immune system ageing: Investigating antibiotic resistance, host–pathogen interactions, and age-related changes in immune repertoires.

Training and opportunities

EvoMG-DN is more than a research programme—it is a comprehensive doctoral training environment. Each candidate will:

  • Conduct a 3-year, 36-month fellowship project embedded in one of 11 host institutions across Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, and the UK.
  • Undertake international and intersectoral secondments, including placements in biotech companies and partner laboratories.
  • Receive structured training in core EvoMG methods: comparative omics, genetic diversity analysis, mathematical modelling, machine learning, and the use of model organisms.
  • Develop transferable skills such as scientific communication, project management, entrepreneurship, and responsible research.
  • Benefit from tailored mentorship and close supervision by world-leading researchers, including multiple ERC awardees.

Practical details

  • Number of positions: 15 doctoral candidates (PhD students)
  • Duration: 36 months (full-time)
  • Funding: Full salary, mobility allowance, and family allowance (where eligible) under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme
  • Application deadline: 30 November 2025

Apply here: EVOMG-DN

Best wishes,

Rob.

 

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