interferon signaling PhD positions, programs, scholarships and fellowships

This PhD position focuses on cardiac immunometabolism, investigating interferon signaling's role in cardiocrine signaling and cardiac fibrosis using transgenic mouse models, hiPS-derived cardiomyocytes, and computational multi-omics analysis. The successful candidate will join Dr. Manju Kumari’s DFG-funded team at Heidelberg University’s Department of Cardiology, gaining expertise in molecular biology, animal work, and data integration while contributing to a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

This postdoctoral fellowship in the Ryan Lab at Trinity College Dublin investigates how pathogenic mitochondrial DNA mutations alter macrophage function, innate immune signalling, type I interferon responses, inflammatory cytokine production, cellular metabolism, and responses to inflammatory or infectious stimuli. The role integrates wet‑lab immunology, mitochondrial biology, molecular biology, metabolism, and in vivo‑linked sample workflows using primary macrophage models and mouse models of mitochondrial disease. Suitable candidates will have experience in immunology, mitochondrial biology, metabolism, infection biology, or related areas and seek to develop an independent research profile in mitochondrial immunometabolism.

The postdoctoral researcher will investigate how plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) and various candidate modulators influence antiviral and inflammatory responses in a human airway epithelium (HAE) model infected with respiratory viruses, as part of the PEPR-MIE 'UNFIRE' project. Conducted within the Dendritic Cell Biology team at the Centre d’Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy (CIML), the role involves advanced experimental work to characterize type I and type III interferon (IFN-I/III)-dependent mechanisms in protective or harmful antiviral responses. The position offers a 12-month contract renewable based on performance, a competitive salary according to Inserm scales, and access to state-of-the-art facilities including BSL-3 laboratories, advanced imaging, and virology platforms. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and receive support for scientific development, publication, and career progression.

This doctoral position at the University of Gothenburg focuses on investigating the role of interferon-stimulated proteins, particularly those from the PYHIN group, in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The project aims to determine whether these proteins influence treatment resistance and possess therapeutic potential through functional studies in DLBCL cell lines and mouse models. Candidates will employ CRISPR technology, flow cytometry, RNA/protein preparation, RNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and in vivo models to elucidate mechanisms linking interferon signaling to lymphoma progression and therapy response.

The Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) focuses on developing advanced signal processing techniques for detecting, characterizing, and mitigating interference and jamming in wireless networks. The role involves theoretical and data-driven AI methods, multi-antenna processing such as beamforming and nulling, and collaboration with an international team to support resilient communication systems for terrestrial and non-terrestrial scenarios. Candidates will publish in top-tier journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to outreach activities while pursuing cutting-edge research in 6G and satellite communications.

The Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) focuses on joint communications and radar sensing for 6G non-terrestrial networks. The role involves developing signal processing and machine learning algorithms for 3GPP-compliant 5G/6G NR NTN OFDM waveforms, designing self-interference cancellation techniques, and implementing solutions on SDR/FPGA testbeds. Candidates will conduct measurement campaigns, publish results, contribute to ESA projects, and co‑supervise PhD/MSc students.

The Doctoral Researcher position in Signal Processing at Tampere University focuses on statistical signal processing and optimization, with applications in array signal processing for sensing (radar, RF imaging, sonar) and wireless communications, particularly MIMO systems. The candidate will conduct high-quality research, publish in top international journals and conferences, complete a doctoral degree, and assist in teaching and supervision. The role is supervised by Assistant Professor Robin Rajamäki and offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence encouraged.

This postdoctoral position at Delft University of Technology focuses on designing integrated sensor and readout ICs for robotic smart skin, addressing challenges in wiring overhead, latency, EMI, and power noise. The researcher will develop novel circuit architectures such as localized digitization, event‑driven asynchronous readout, and high‑voltage/high‑noise‑immune topologies to achieve ultra‑low‑latency, high‑dynamic‑range tactile processing. Responsibilities include IC architecture design, simulation, layout, co‑integration with flexible sensor arrays, chip tape‑out, characterization, and mentoring students while publishing in top‑tier venues.

This postdoctoral position at TU Delft invites experts in analog/mixed‑signal IC design to develop a sensor‑plus‑readout IC system for robotic electronic skin. The role involves designing low‑power mixed‑signal circuits, collaborating with materials experts, managing chip tape‑outs, characterizing performance, and mentoring students while publishing in top‑tier venues. The appointment is salaried according to the Dutch Universities Collective Labour Agreement, with an 18‑month contract, full‑time hours, and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Delft.

The Kleckner Lab at Harvard University seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the mechanisms underlying meiotic crossover interference and to perform high-resolution imaging of single-molecule dynamics of chromosomes. The project combines advanced microscopy techniques with biophysical analysis to elucidate how crossover events are spatially regulated during meiosis. Candidates should have expertise in high-resolution imaging, a solid background in mitotic and meiotic chromosome biology, and familiarity with quantitative biophysical methods. This fellowship offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment at one of the world’s leading research institutions.

The University of Surrey invites applications for a 12‑month Research Fellow position within the Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) to develop machine learning and AI models for perceptual quality prediction of spatial music. The role involves creating signal processing algorithms that evaluate how listeners perceive music reproduced through 3D rendering techniques, working under the supervision of Prof. Wenwu Wang and in collaboration with an industrial partner. Candidates must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in machine learning, spatial audio, audio signal processing, audio perception, audio quality assessment, or a related field such as electronic engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or statistics. Experience in machine learning/AI or spatial audio is preferred, but applicants with backgrounds in audio perception and signal processing are also encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and access to extensive computational resources including over 300 GPUs at CVSSP and additional GPU clusters at the Surrey Institute of People Centred AI.

The University of Amsterdam invites a postdoctoral researcher to study how implicit and explicit user feedback can refine retrieval, recommendation, and LLM systems. The role involves collaboration with Booking.com, publishing in top venues, and supervising PhD students within the Mercury Machine Learning Lab.