Andorra and CRG Launch International Call for Two Mountain Genomics Excellence Positions

Andorra Recerca i Innovació (AR+I) and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have opened an international call for two excellence positions in mountain genomics, with selected researchers holding shared affiliations at both institutions.

The initiative, presented this week, forms part of a strategic collaboration to position Andorra as a hub for research in biodiversity, environmental health, biotechnology, and bioinformatics. It draws on the Principality's high-mountain ecosystems—highly sensitive to climate change and biodiversity loss—as a unique setting for scientific investigation with global implications.

The CRG, an international centre of excellence in genomics and biomedicine based in Barcelona, brings its specialised knowledge together with Andorra's natural research assets and AR+I's role as the national agency for research and innovation. This effort supports the Ministry of Economy's National Plan for Innovation and Diversification, aiming to attract top international talent, build a stable local scientific community, foster knowledge transfer in omics sciences, and drive economic development through high-value research and technology.

The positions prioritise Andorran nationals or residents to strengthen domestic scientific capacity. They mark the initial phase of a broader programme that integrates cutting-edge research with innovation and knowledge transfer in omics and biodiversity, while expanding AR+I's capabilities and contributing to Andorra's economic diversification strategy.

Researchers will carry out their projects mainly in Andorra on an initial three-year contract, renewable for up to two additional years. Applications are open from 7 April until 14 May 2026, with preselection based on academic merits and research track records. Full details are available on the AR+I and CRG websites.