MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial Epigenomics - Expression of Interest

Organisation/Company CEA Department François Jacob Institute of Biology (JACOB) Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Jun 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 36 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Located within the François Jacob Institute of Biology in Évry, near Paris, the Genoscope – National Sequencing Center is an internationally recognized research environment at the forefront of genomics, systems biology, and biotechnology. Building on a long-standing contribution to major international initiatives, including the Human Genome Project, Genoscope combines state-of-the-art high-throughput sequencing infrastructures with cutting-edge fundamental research to address key biological and societal challenges. Within this dynamic ecosystem, the Metabolic Genomics Unit explores the diversity and functional potential of microbial life, from genome biodiversity to the discovery of novel biochemical reactions and sustainable biotechnological applications. The Microbial Genomics and Epigenomics (MGE) team develops innovative approaches to investigate microbial adaptation, genome dynamics, and epigenetic regulation across complex biological systems.

Main activities

Main activities:

• Actively participate as a member of the research team and carry out research in microbial epigenomics with a particular emphasis on large-scale computational analysis of methylomes.
• Provide leadership in conducting innovative and independent research, including planning, organizing, execution, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of the research project.
• Assume responsibility for writing critical technical reports, manuscripts for publication and periodic reports as required by the funding agency, present the results of the research in project meetings, seminars and conference presentations as required.
• Assume responsibility for methods development and training of team members as required.
• Maintain research records and documentation in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
• Participate in project and lab meetings as required.

Education and qualifications

Education and qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, or similar.

Application procedure

Application procedure:

Candidates interested in this position should send the following documents:

• A complete CV including personal contact information.
• A motivation letter, outlining the 5 most relevant research results (max. 1 page)
• Proposal of your future research project (max. 1 page)

The indicative timeline of the application process comprises: i) the 9th of September 2026 as deadline to submit proposals in articulation with PI and host institution; ii) February 2027 for notification of call results to applicants (TBC); iii) May 2027 for first EU-funded projects start (TBC).

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong, proven track record in working in the integration, interpretation and visualization of large biological datasets.
• Proficiency in UNIX-Linux shell as well as proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages (R/Bioconductor, Python, Perl, C++).
• Experience in working on high performance computing/cluster platforms.
• Demonstrable evidence of published work in the essential areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Specific Requirements

• Wet-lab experience (molecular biology, bacterial genetics) will be a plus.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to postdoctoral researchers from all over the world, of any nationality and at any career stage, with a maximum of 8 years of research experience after their PhD.
• Maximum of 8 years after PhD

Additional comments

Duration:

• 12-24 months

Renewable :

• No

Remote-work :

• No
• 6.350 €/month - lump-sum for employer cost salary (researcher\'s gross salary + employer\'s charges), with correction coefficient per country
• 710 €/month - lump-sum for mobility costs
• 660 €/month - lump-sum for family expenses (if applicable) + additional lump-sums for long-term leaving or special needs (if applicable)