Visiting PhD Researcher - Bean Proteomic and Peptide Diversity
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The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT invites applications for a Visiting PhD Researcher position focused on the proteomic diversity of bean accessions and the identification of proteins and bioactive peptides linked to human health benefits. The researcher will work across a PABRA project site in Kenya and CIAT Headquarters in Colombia, integrating advanced proteomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology approaches. The closing date is 1st October 2026.
- Doctoral research opportunity within PABRA and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative
- Focus on bean proteomics, bioactive peptides, and human health benefits
- Dual-location research in Kenya and CIAT Headquarters in Colombia
- Hands-on training in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and AI-based in silico methods
- Access to the Future Seeds genebank and international interdisciplinary team
- Closing date: 1st October 2026
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Original source description
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- VISTITING PHD RESEARCHER - BEAN PROTEOMIC AND PEPTIDE
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- DIVERSITY HUMAN HEALTH
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- 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
- proteomic diversity of bean accessions (
- Phaseolus
- spp.) and the
- identification of proteins and bioactive peptides associated with human health
- benefits. The selected candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research
- exploring the nutritional and functional potential of bean germplasm conserved
- in the Future Seeds genebank. The research will integrate advanced proteomics,
- bioinformatics, and computational biology approaches to identify peptide
- signatures and predict their biological activity with a focus on identifying
- bioactive compounds and peptides linked to human health benefits,
- including anti-diabetic potential.
- 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
Experience
Location: Conduct research in Africa and South America, accessing the Future
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
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
Genomic and
proteomic profiling of bean germplasm.
Identification
of compounds and bioactive peptides with health benefits.
Exploration
of anti-diabetic potential (e.g., glucose metabolism, enzyme inhibition).
Application
of AI and computational tools to predict biological activity.
Key
in omics data analysis (genomics,
proteomics, or metabolomics) 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 – Proteomics
PABRA/PTFI – [Name of Applicant]”
.
1.
Cover
Letter
(max 1
page) describing your motivation, relevant experience, and research interests.
2.
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.
3.
Curriculum
Vitae
(including
publications, if any).
4.
Academic
Transcripts
for the
Master’s degree.
5.
Proof
of PhD Enrolment
(letter
from your home university).
6.
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
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in multi-omics data analysis and collaborate with an international team of scientists.
Candidate
in omics data analysis (genomics, proteomics, or 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 at a PABRA network partner organization
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Responsibilities
- Conduct proteomic analyses of bean accessions from the Future
- Seeds Genebank.
- Contribute to the integration of proteomic, genomic, and
- phenotypic datasets.
- Use bioinformatics databases and AI tools to predict biological
- activity.
- Investigate candidate bioactive peptides associated with human
- health benefits.
- 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 proteomic diversity of bean accessions and their health benefits. This position involves conducting advanced research using proteomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology to identify bioactive peptides. The researcher will work in both Kenya and Colombia, contributing to global efforts to improve nutrition and health through bean-based food systems. Candidates will gain hands-on
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