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  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralUnited Kingdom

    Type I/III interferons in mouse models of Salmonella infection

    The Odendall lab studies innate immunity in host/pathogen interactions. We have two MRC-funded postdoc positions available to investigate the exciting interplay between type I and III interferons (IFNs) and Salmonella. IFNs are endogenous antimicrobials that protect tissues from infection by inducing hundreds of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). Our findings indicate that IFNs restrict epithelial cell infection with Salmonella, and we have identified several key ISGs responsible. However, the effects of type I and III IFNs in the context of Salmonella infection in the gut are not clear. We are looking to recruit an immunologist with experience in mouse models to complete our in vivo functional work. We have a parallel position available for a cell biologist to investigate the mechanisms underlying IFN and ISG-mediated restriction of Salmonella infection within cells. For any questions or further information, please feel free to email
    Position offered by: Charlotte Odendall
    Institution: King's College London
    Application closing date: 26 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralUnited Kingdom

    Restriction of Salmonella intracellular infection by Interferon

    The Odendall lab studies innate immunity in host/pathogen interactions. We have two MRC-funded postdoc positions available to investigate the exciting interplay between type I and III interferons (IFNs) and Salmonella. IFNs are endogenous antimicrobials that protect tissues from infection by inducing hundreds of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). Our findings indicate that IFNs restrict epithelial cell infection with Salmonella, and we have identified several key ISGs responsible. This project will aim to understand the mechanisms through which IFNs and their ISGs affect Salmonella replication within epithelial cells. We are looking to recruit a cellular microbiologist or cell biologist with expertise in imaging to conduct our in vitro mechanistic work. There is a parallel position available which will address the functional importance of IFN in mouse models of Salmonella infection. For any questions or further information, please feel free to email
    Position offered by: Charlotte Odendall
    Institution: King's College London
    Application closing date: 26 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralPoland

    Protein cage engineering

    The successful candidate will be involved in the project to understand the molecular mechanism of the guest packaging and its impact on the catalytic activity of the vitamin B2 synthesizing compartment, riboflavin synthase/lumazine synthase complex. The project offers you the opportunity to gain experience in laboratory evolution, a most powerful approach to endow proteins with user-defined function, as well as in protein cage-based technology, a hot research topic fuelled by prospective applications in catalysis and medicine.
    Position offered by: Yusuke Azuma
    Institution: Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, JU, Kraków
    Application closing date: 27 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralItaly

    Mechanisms of ovarian cancer dissemination & response to therapy

    Immediate opening for a post-doctoral fellow, to investigate novel molecular mechanisms controlling the behavior of metastatic ovarian cancer cells, and their responsiveness to therapy. The project can exploit a growing biobank of primary metastatic cells derived from high grade serous ovarian cancer patients. Successful applicants will be in charge of competitive research goals, applying a range of experimental approaches, from pharmacogenomic/transcriptomic analyses to experimental validation of molecular targets in cellular and preclinical models. Consolidated prior expertise in molecular/cellular biology applications, preferably in cancer research, is required. Candidates will be further prioritized based on track publication record and previous experience with mouse models. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit a brief CV with research interests and potential referees. Proponent webpage: docenti.unicatt.it/ppd2/en/docenti/59412/luca-tamagnone/profilo . For application details, contact:  
    Position offered by: Luca Tamagnone
    Institution: Catholic University, Rome
    Application closing date: 31 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPhDHungary

    Nuclease inhibition in therapeutics

    Our primary objective is to enhance our understanding of DNA repair processes and leverage this knowledge to pinpoint new vulnerabilities in diseases such as cancer or neurodegeneration. This PhD candidate position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, advanced imaging, next-generation sequencing, and proteomics. Access to facilities at the HUN-REN RCNS, along with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a competitive salary, makes this an ideal environment for postdoctoral research. We invite applications from candidates holding a BSc or MSc degree in Life Sciences, with theoretical knowledge in molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience in either cell biology, biochemistry, or bioinformatics. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your research experience and interests to Dr. Gergely Rona (),
    Position offered by: Gergely Róna
    Institution: HUN-REN RCNS, IMLS, Budapest
    Application closing date: 31 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralHungary

    Molecular mechanisms in neuronal DNA repair

    Our primary objective is to enhance our understanding of DNA repair defects and leverage this knowledge to pinpoint new vulnerabilities in neurodegeneration. This postdoctoral position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, advanced imaging, next-generation sequencing, and proteomics. Access to state-of-the-art facilities along with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a competitive salary, makes this an ideal environment for postdoctoral research. We invite applications from candidates holding a PhD degree in Life Sciences, with expertise in molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates with experience either in neurobiology, cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatic analysis, genomic or proteomic approaches. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your research experience and interests to Dr. Gergely Rona ().  
    Position offered by: Gergely Róna
    Institution: HUN-REN RCNS, IMLS, Budapest
    Application closing date: 31 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralLithuania

    Maximizing prediction and programming of RNA-guided gene editors

    The Jones!Lab invites people of all identities to apply for our ERC-funded postdoctoral position. Join us as we discover, engineer and harness gene editors – including CRISPR – by developing tech that reveals how they operate. Led by Prof. Stephen Jones – ERC Grantee and EMBO Young Investigator, you can find our team at the EMBL Partnership Institute for Genome Editing Technologies. Here, you will benefit from the cutting-edge facilities and brilliant minds that span EMBL sites and the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center. Let your creativity and ability lead you! Your project will maximize the predictability and programmability of RNA-guided gene editors. You will leverage your PhD in RNA biology, computational biology, or genome engineering (or similar) and experience with Python (SciPy, NumPy, BioPython) to achieve your goals. You will be competitively paid and benefit from widening programs offered to researchers in Lithuania.
    Position offered by: Stephen Jones
    Institution: EMBL Partnership for Genome Editing, Vilnius University
    Application closing date: 31 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralGermany

    Protein complexes that control membrane dynamics

    We seek to recruit a highly motivated, ambitious postdoc in biochemistry and/ or structural biology to analyze the molecular architecture and function of protein complexes that control membrane and organelle dynamics in health and disease. Successful postdoc applicants will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area (e.g. biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics) and have a strong track record of accomplishment in biochemistry or structural biology. Candidates with proven experience in protein purification, structural studies, and/ or proteomics are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants are expected to benefit from excellent written and oral communication skills and display a high personal motivation to excel in science. The working language is English; knowledge of the German language is not required. We take and share responsibility: The Haucke lab is the first certified green lab in Germany.
    Position offered by: Volker Haucke
    Institution: Leibniz Inst. for Molecular Pharmacology, Berlin
    Application closing date: 31 March 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralPoland

    Interactions of microbial eukaryotes and bacteria

    The post-doc will join the team involved in the National Science Centre-funded project „Freshwater microbial communities in the eutrophication gradient: diversity and interactions of protists and bacteria (MicroDivEr)”. The main responsibilities include: 1) Data analysis, including diversity analyses, phylogenetic analyses, genomic and metagenomic analyses; 2) Preparation of publications, presentation of results, supervision of students participating in the project. Expected qualifications: experience in bioinformatics and statistical analyses. The ideal candidate should have a background in microbial ecology.
    Position offered by: Anna Karnkowska
    Institution: Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw
    Application closing date: 03 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPhDGermany

    Translational Immune-oncology in Blood Cancers

    In the frame of the Research Training Group “Resolution of Inflammation” (https://www.grk-ave.de/research/) supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), a fully funded doctoral researcher (PhD) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Hind Medyouf, at the Institute for tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy, Georg-Speyer-Haus (https://georg-speyer-haus.de/en/staff/medyouf-research/), in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Recognition and clearance of phosphatidylserine (PS)-expressing apoptotic cells by efferocytosis alters the activation of phagocytes and promotes the resolution of inflammation thereby leading to the establishment of an immune suppressive environment. In acute leukemia, we found that targeting PS-recognition receptors on phagocytes, promotes protective inflammation and elicits anti-leukemic immunity (Tirado-Gonzalez, Cancer Discovery, 2021). Because impairment of apoptosis frequently occurs in therapy resistant cancers, in this project the applicant will (1) evaluate the immunological consequences of inducing alternative pro-inflammatory forms of cell death and (2) explore the in vivo therapeutic potential of combined blockade of PS-recognition receptors on phagocytes and cell-death induction using pre-clinical models of highly aggressive blood cancers. The over-arching goal is to use the gained insights to design immune-based combination treatment strategies that are tailored to specific disease contexts. The project offers a unique opportunity to mechanistically dissect immune-evasion mechanisms and uncover new vulnerabilities, using state-of-the-art multiomics approaches and functional assays applied to disease relevant models, including genetically engineered mouse models, and clinical samples for validation studies and experimentation in humanized settings.
    Position offered by: Hind Medyouf
    Institution: Georg-Speyer-Haus Institute for Tumour Biology and Experimental Therapy
    Application closing date: 15 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkGroup LeaderFrance

    Group leader position

    The Institute of Human Genetics of Montpellier (IGH) opens a call for applications to a Principal Investigator position in its main areas of interest, namely genome dynamics, genomics, epigenetics, RNA biology, computational biology and AI, immunogenetics, developmental biology, cancer and infectious diseases. The IGH is one of Europe’s top institutes for biology and biomedical sciences. Candidates will be selected on the basis of international scientific excellence. The selected group leader will receive laboratory space and support from the IGH, as well as assistance in preparing grant applications to French and European agencies. Please send a one-page summary of your proposal, a five-page synopsis of your research project, a brief curriculum vitae, a one-page description of your accomplishments and a list of selected publications. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed separately to .
    Position offered by: Philippe Pasero
    Institution: IGH, CNRS and University of Montpellier
    Application closing date: 15 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPhDSwitzerland

    Engineering protein-based tools for GPCRs modulation

    Our lab is looking for a highly motivated and collaborative PhD student to join our team in leading an exciting project related to the development of new genetically-encoded tools to investigate GPCR signaling at the systems level. REQUIREMENTS: • Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology or a related discipline. • An ideal candidate should have solid experience in 2 or more of the following techniques: molecular cloning, protein expression/purification in bacteria, mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy • Good organizational skills, attention to details, reliability, and ability to work in an diverse team. • Excellent speaking/writing skills (in English)
    Position offered by: Tommaso Patriarchi
    Institution: University of Zürich
    Application closing date: 30 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralGermany

    Molecular and computational analyses of 3D genome regulation

    We are looking for talented and motivated postdoctoral researchers with a strong interest in genome organization and regulation. The position is funded by a prestigious ERC Starting grant (3D-REG “Shedding light on three-dimensional gene regulation”) that was recently awarded to Marieke Oudelaar. The project will involve a combination of approaches based on molecular and computational biology and will be tailored to the specific interests of the successful candidate.
    Position offered by: Marieke Oudelaar
    Institution: Max Planck Institute, Goettingen
    Application closing date: 30 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralSaudi Arabia

    From human genetics to therapeutic development

    We are recruiting team-oriented & accomplished scientists (Postdoc level). You are driven, goal-oriented and determined to make your mark. We are pursuing mechanistic-based research which leverages on the power of human genetics, going from whole (epi)genome sequencing, gene discovery, patient-derived organoid and animal models. We seek to develop cell-based CRISPR and HTS screens for hit generation to lead optimization towards preclinical drug development. We are looking for scientists that want to realize bedside to bench and back paradigms. If you are exceptionally determined whatever your skill may be (e.g. CryoEM, CRISPR screen, drug design, mechanistic studies, etc..) , don't hesitate to reach out.
    Position offered by: Bruno Reversade
    Institution: KAUST, Jeddah
    Application closing date: 30 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralUnited Kingdom

    Senior Protein Biochemist in Development of innovative, MS-based human proteomic assays

    We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled protein Biochemist to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will specialize in developing and optimizing assays for protein capture in human plasma, utilizing mass spectrometry techniques. This role is crucial for advancing our understanding of biomolecular interactions and for the development of new diagnostic tools. Responsibilities:
    ● Assay Development and Optimization: Develop and optimize robust assays for the capture and quantification of proteins in human plasma. This includes designing, executing, and analyzing experiments that involve the enrichment of proteins using biochemical affinity techniques, and their analysis using mass spectrometry techniques. ● Data Analysis: Analyze mass spectrometry data to identify and quantify proteins. Utilize bioinformatics tools & statistical methods to interpret results accurately. ● Method Validation: Validate new methods and protocols to ensure reproducibility, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
    If you are excited about the prospect of working with mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry to drive discoveries in proteomics, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to alongside a compelling cover letter highlighting your background in analytical chemistry, your passion for science, and why you are interested in joining our startup as a Senior Protein Biochemist. We eagerly await reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
    Position offered by: Markus Raiser
    Institution: Eliptica Ltd.
    Application closing date: 30 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkGroup LeaderAustria

    Professorship in Neurophysiology

    We are looking for a prospective colleague with: • Outstanding scientific achievements in any field of neurophysiology, • Success in attracting competitive funding, • Leadership experience, • Experience in interdisciplinary cooperation, • Mentoring and teaching competence.
    Position offered by: Thomas Klausberger
    Institution: Medical University of Vienna
    Application closing date: 30 April 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralFrance

    Unravelling the neuroprotective roles of border macrophages

    The surface of the brain is connected to the periphery by layers of highly vascularized membranes, the meninges. Although the brain has been considered immunoprivileged for decades, it has been recently shown by our team and others that the meninges are populated by a myriad of resident immune sentinels. The objective of this project is to understand how macrophages at the brain surface maintain neuronal functions. To address these questions, we will combine multiparametric flow cytometry, state-of-the-art single-cell transcriptomics, CRISPR-Cas9 technology, stereotactic injections and intravital imaging approaches. You will join a passionate, friendly and dynamic team, in an institute with state-of-the art equipment, at the border of the Calanques national park. The candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience. Experience with aforementioned techniques is appreciated but not mandatory. Applications should be sent to .
    Position offered by: Rejane Rua
    Institution: CIML, Marseille
    Application closing date: 01 May 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralUnited States

    Computational human genetics

    M. Madan Babu’s Group works with the Centre for Adipocyte Signaling (ADIPOSIGN) to understand the impact of natural genome variation on adipocyte signaling function and how changes in these signaling states during the development of obesity contribute to the pathophysiological consequences of obesity. ADIPOSIGN is run by Susanne Mandrup, Jan-Wilhelm Kornfeld, M. Madan Babu, and Zach Gerhart-Hines. We are looking for a candidate to develop and employ state-of-the-art computational genetics and genomics methods aimed at understanding the molecular basis of obesity phenotypes and how genetic variation contributes to the occurrence and development of obesity. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of statistical genetics, strong programming skills, and a proven track record in large-scale human phenotype and genome variation data analysis and polygenic risk score calculation.
    Position offered by: M. Madan Babu
    Institution: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis
    Application closing date: 10 May 2024
  • EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPostdoctoralTurkey

    Cancer, microphysiological systems, drug delivery

    This is an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers with a Euro-based salary. You'll have the chance to collaborate closely with your chosen supervisor to develop the project idea. Detailed information about this opportunity can be found at the following link. Mustafaoglu Lab is one of the host labs where you can choose to work, particularly if you are interested in developing projects related to the blood-brain barrier.
    Position offered by: Nur Mustafaoglu
    Institution: Sabanci University - SUNUM, Istanbul
    Application closing date: 30 May 2024