Visiting PhD Researcher – Bean Metabolomic Diversity
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The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is recruiting a Visiting PhD Researcher to study bean metabolomic diversity and human health using AI, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. The role is based across Nairobi, Kenya and Palmira, Colombia, with a closing date of 1st October 2026.
- Doctoral research opportunity within PABRA and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative.
- Focus on metabolomics, machine learning, and predictive health analytics for common bean germplasm.
- Dual-location research placement in Kenya and CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia.
- Collaboration with an international interdisciplinary team and the candidate's home university.
- Application closing date: 1st October 2026.
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- Job Information
- Date Opened 09/21/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Work
Experience
1-3 years
Target Date 10/01/2026
Industry Research
City Nairobi, Kenya
State/Province Nairobi City
Country Kenya
Zip/Postal Code 00200
Job Description
VISITING PHD RESEARCHER – BEAN
METABOLOMIC DIVERSITY & HUMAN HEALTH
THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of
Bioversity International & CIAT delivers research-based solutions that
harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to
improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of
malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
The Alliance
works with local, national, and multinational partners across Sub Saharan
Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia, and with public and private
sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a
food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition
security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
About the position
The Alliance of
Bioversity International and CIAT invites applications for a Visiting PhD
Researcher position within the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) and
the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI).
This doctoral research
opportunity focuses on the metabolomic diversity of bean accessions (Phaseolus
spp.) and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and computational
approaches to identify metabolites and biochemical signatures associated with
human health benefits.
The selected candidate
will contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at discovering functional food
traits in common bean germplasm conserved in the Future Seeds Genebank through
metabolomics, machine learning, bioinformatics, and predictive health
analytics.
The researcher will
work across two continents: a PABRA project site in Kenya (or another PABRA
member country) and the CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia, in close
collaboration with the student’s home university.
Key Focus Areas of the Programme
Advanced Training:
Gain hands-on
in multi-omics data analysis (Genomics, metabolomics),
bioinformatics, and AI-based in silico methods.
Global Research
Environment: Work within an interdisciplinary, international team of scientists
dedicated to transforming food systems.
Dual
Location:
Conduct research in Africa and South America, accessing the Future Seeds Genebank
in Colombia.
Real-World Impact:
Contribute to improving nutrition, health, and resilience through bean-based
food systems across sub-Saharan Africa.
Financial Support:
Monthly stipend provided; travel expenses to Colombia covered by the project.
Key Research Areas
Metabolomic
profiling of bean germplasm.
Identification and
annotation of compounds and bioactive peptides with health benefits.
Exploration of
anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory potential.
Integration of
metabolomic data with food composition and bioactivity databases.
Application of AI
and machine learning approaches for prediction of biological activity.
Key
in omics data analysis (Genomics,
metabolomics, etc.) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., R,
Python) and bioinformatics tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
c)Language:
Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
d)The applicant must:
Be a national of a
PABRA member country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Be from a PABRA
network partner organization and on fulltime employment.
Applications
Applicants
are invited to visit
https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers
to
get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Interested candidates should submit the following
documents in
one PDF file
named:
“PhD Application – Metabolomics
PABRA/PTFI – [Name of Applicant]”
.
Cover
Letter
(max 1
page) describing your motivation, relevant experience, and research interests.
Concept
Note,
with
information covering the topic of study/research area, background to the area
of study, proposed objectives to the study, scope of the study and methodology.
Curriculum
Vitae
(including
publications, if any).
Academic
Transcripts
for the
Master’s degree.
Proof
of PhD Enrolment
(letter
from your home university).
Contact
Information
for two
academic referees.
The Alliance collects and process
personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Applications closing date: 1st October 2026
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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in omics data analysis (Genomics, metabolomics)
Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and bioinformatics tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
National of a PABRA member country in sub-Saharan Africa
Full-time employment with a PABRA network partner organization
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Visiting PhD Researcher – Bean Metabolomic Diversity
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Nairobi, Palmira, Bogotá
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Internship level
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Responsibilities
- Conduct
- metabolomic analyses of bean accessions from the Future Seeds Genebank.
- Characterize
- biochemical diversity across bean genotypes.
- Use
- bioinformatics databases and AI tools to predict biological activity and health
- properties.
- Contribute
- to the integration of metabolomic, genomic, and phenotypic datasets.
- Collaborate
- with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to scientific manuscripts, reports,
- and conference presentations.
- Participate
- in regular research meetings.
- Required qualifications and experience.
- a)
Education
- Enrolled as a PhD student at a recognized
- university in Kenya or any PABRA member country.
- Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology,
- Biochemistry, Food Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
- b)Technical Skills:
Requirements
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking a Visiting PhD Researcher to focus on the metabolomic diversity of bean accessions and the application of AI and computational methods to identify health-related metabolites. The position involves conducting research in both Kenya and Colombia, contributing to the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative. The researcher will engage in metabolomic analyses, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to scientific publications. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact nutrition and health through innovative research in food systems.
Candidate
Enrolled as a PhD student at a recognized university in Kenya or PABRA member country
Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Bioinformatics, or related field