PhD (M/F) in development of machine learning methods for single-cell omics data integration

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Paris 15, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Feb 2026

31 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Biologie du Développement et Cellules Souches
Research Field

Mathematics
History » History of science
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

20 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 May 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

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.

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

Single-cell high-throughput sequencing, extracting huge amounts molecular data from a cell, is creating exciting opportunities for machine learning to address outstanding biological questions. The PhD (M/F), to be recruited in the context of the ERC StG MULTI-viewCELL, will be working on the development of a new method combining machine learning and biophysical modelling to model embryo development from spatial transcriptomics data.

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

Degree : Master of Physics, data science, computer science, applied mathematics

We expect a candidate with a strong background in physics and/or machine learning. The candidate must also be proficient in high-level languages like Python. Familiarity with single-cell data 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.


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR3738-DEBPHI-006/Candidater.aspx

Requirements
Research Field
Mathematics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
History
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Mathematics
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
History » History of science
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR3738-DEBPHI-006/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
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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