Postdoctoral researcher M/F

23 May 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des Sciences des Plantes de Paris Saclay Research Field Biological sciences Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 12 Jun 2026

• 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The postdoctoral fellow will conduct large-scale bioinformatic and comparative analyses to characterize the coding potential of transposable elements (TEs) and their evolutionary dynamics across eukaryotes. He or she will contribute to the development and application of genomic and epigenomic analysis pipelines, including the use of high-throughput and long-read sequencing data. The candidate will also participate in the biological interpretation of results, the drafting of scientific articles, and the presentation of research findings at international conferences

• Conduct and coordinate bioinformatics and comparative genomics analyses as part of the research project
• Analyze and interpret high-throughput sequencing data and large-scale genomic datasets
• Adapt and optimize analysis pipelines and tools to meet the project's needs
• Participate in the integration, structuring, and scientific interpretation of the results produced
• Contribute to scientific and technical interactions with team members and project collaborators This position is part of an ERC project aimed at understanding how interactions between transposable elements and the host genome influence their evolutionary success, persistence, and impact on genome evolution ( https://doi.

org/10.3030/101229950 ) The postdoctoral fellow will join the "Plant Quantitative Genomics and Epigenomics" team at Paris-Saclay University, working in an interdisciplinary environment that combines population genomics, epigenomics, computational biology, and molecular genetics. The project involves international collaborations and access to high-performance computing (HPC) and GPU resources.

Where to apply Website https:

//emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9213-MATGUI0-016/Default.aspx Requirements Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent Research Field Technology Education Level PhD or equivalent Languages FRENCH Level Basic Research Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience None Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Years of Research Experience None Additional Information Eligibility criteria General qualifications (degrees, certifications, knowledge, languages):

• Ph.D. in biology, genomics, bioinformatics, or data science
• Strong knowledge of genomics and evolutionary biology
• Fluency in scientific English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of transposable elements, epigenomics, or genomics
• Experience in sequencing data analysis (RNA-seq, WGS, WGBS, or similar)
• Programming skills (Python, R, or equivalent)
• Experience in comparative genomics or transposable element annotation is a plus
• Ability to develop and adapt bioinformatics pipelines
• Experience in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment is desired
• Familiarity with AI-based approaches or GPU computing is a plus Professional skills (behavior and professional practices):
• Independence and the ability to lead a research project
• Scientific rigor and critical thinking
• Ability to work as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment
• Strong scientific communication skills
• Motivation to contribute to a long-term collaborative project Website for additional job details https://emploi.

cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9213-MATGUI0-016/Default.aspx Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut des Sciences des Plantes de Paris Saclay Country France City ORSAY Contact City ORSAY Website http://www.ips2.u-psud.fr/

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EXPIRED