Two Postdoctoral (M/F) Positions in the Development of Machine Learning Methods for Single-Cell Multi-Omics Spatiotemporal Data

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Paris 15, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Feb 2026

18 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Biologie du Développement et Cellules Souches
Research Field

Biological sciences
Computer science
Mathematics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

7 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Single-cell high-throughput sequencing technologies generate unprecedented volumes of molecular data at cellular resolution, opening new avenues for the application of machine learning to fundamental biological problems. The postdoctoral researchers will be recruited to join the Machine Learning for Integrative genomics team at Institut Pasteur in the context of the ERC Starting Grant MULTI-viewCELL.
One position will focus on the development of multi-modal Foundation Models that integrate single-cell omics with spatiotemporal information. The second position will address the development of a virtual tissue model, exploiting spatial transcriptomics data and network-theoretic approaches.

- design of a new mathematical method
- monitoring and study of publications relevant to the field
- programming/coding in Python (Pytorch)
- presentation of results at conferences
- interaction with team members and international collaborators

The Machine Learning for Integrative Genomics team (https://research.pasteur.fr/en/team/machine-learning-for-integrative - genomics/) at Institut Pasteur, led by Laura Cantini, works at the interface of machine learning and biology (tools developed by the team: https://github.com/cantinilab ). The team is composed of 9 people : 4PhD students, 3 post doc, 1 research engineer and 1 assistant. The team is associated with the Institut Pasteur's Computational Biology Department, UMR3738 and the PRAIRIE Artificial Intelligence Institute. The team recently won ERC StG funding, which is the subject of this recruitment. The postdoctoral researchers recruited will be under Laura Cantini's hierarchical authority.


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR3738-DEBPHI-004/Candidater.aspx

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Computer science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Mathematics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Computer science
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Mathematics
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Degree : PhD in computer science, machine learning, or computational biology
We expect a candidate with a strong background in machine learning or statistics. The candidate must also be proficient in high-level languages like Python. Familiarity with single-cell date and experience with existing single-cell methods and software would represent a strong advantage. Excellent communication skills and team spirit, and an ability to work in autonomy are essential. Fluent English both spoken and written is required.


Additional comments

https://www.ins2i.cnrs.fr/fr/cnrsinfo/laura-cantini-un-projet-erc-start…
https://research.pasteur.fr/en/project/multi-viewcell/


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR3738-DEBPHI-004/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
2
Company/Institute
Biologie du Développement et Cellules Souches
Country
France
City
PARIS 15
Geofield


Contact
City

PARIS 15
Website

https://research.pasteur.fr/en/team/genetic-molecular-and-cellular-bases-of-development/

STATUS: EXPIRED

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