Metagenomes assembled genomes (MAGs) and viromes recovery from a longitudinal study of the human gut and dynamics analysis.

University of Kiel

3 to 6 months

35h / week

English B1

We have metagenomic sequencing of 5 individuals nearly daily sampled over a span of 2 weeks (a total of 52 human gut samples). These samples are a result of a short-term physical exercise randomized intervention study. The novelty of this project lies within a longitudinal analysis of the human gut microbiome and virome with previous a impact observed from the physical exercise intervention study.

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:
We have metagenomic sequencing of 5 individuals nearly daily sampled over a span of 2 weeks (a total of 52 human gut samples). These samples are a result of a short-term physical exercise randomized intervention study. The novelty of this project lies within a longitudinal analysis of the human gut microbiome and virome with previous a impact observed from the physical exercise intervention study.

Skills to be acquired or developed:
Metagenomics and metaviromics data analysis of microbes that can be applied to a sample from any environment and not just restricted to the proposed project. A deeper understanding of computational biology with the possibility to develop your own pipelines

Compensation:

Erasmus + grant available depending on eligibility criteria of your home university

Dr. Cynthia Maria Chibani, cchibani@ifam.uni-kiel.de, +49 431 880-4337
Prof. Dr. Ruth Schmitz-Streit, rschmitz@ifam.uni-kiel.de, +49 431 880-4334