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

  • Researcher in FTC
  • 12 month
  • Doctorate
  • Paris 15e
  • Start 01/05/2026
  • Remuneration 3 131.32€ – 4806.76€ gross monthly based on experience

Application Deadline :

28 March 2026 23:59


Job Description

Missions

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 postdoc (M/F) to be recruited to join the Machine Learning for Integrative genomics team at the Institut Pasteur as part of the ERC Starting Grant MULTIview-CELL, will be working on the development of a virtual tissue model bridging cell-cell communication and gene-gene interactions by exploiting spatial transcriptomics data and network-theoretic approaches.
Contract start date: May 1st 2026 or later depending on your availability

Activity

Activities :
– 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


Your Profile

Skills

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.


Your Work Environment

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 8 people : 3PhD 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 candidate recruited will be under Laura Cantini’s hierarchical authority.

MULTIview-CELL ERC StG :
– https://www.ins2i.cnrs.fr/fr/cnrsinfo/laura-cantini-un-projet-erc-starting-grant-linterface-entre-apprentissage-automatique-et
– https://research.pasteur.fr/en/project/multi-viewcell/


Compensation and benefits

Compensation

3 131.32€ and 4 806.76€ gross monthly based on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 days

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€


About the offer

Offer referenceUMR3738-DEBPHI-007
CN Section(s) / Research AreaModélisation mathématique, informatique et physique pour les sciences du vivant

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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