cellular conversion factors PostDoc positions and fellowships

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Systems Biology at CIC bioGUNE will develop a computational platform to design neuronal cell conversion protocols for Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy therapies. The role combines gene network-based approaches with machine learning models to predict transcription factor combinations for generating specialized neuronal subtypes. The candidate will collaborate with international experimental teams under a Canadian NFRF grant, contributing to stem cell research, aging, and disease modeling within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Postdoctoral position developing computational platforms to identify cell fate conversion factors using gene network-based approaches and machine learning models. Focus on neurodegenerative diseases with collaboration at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

This post-doctoral fellowship in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Hong Kong focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying the evolution of animal multicellularity. The successful candidate will investigate transcription factor families that regulate pluripotent stem cells, employing biochemical assays, sequence analysis, and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies. Ideal applicants hold a Ph.D. in pluripotent stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, or bioinformatics, with strong experimental and communication skills.

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Post-doctoral Fellow to join the School of Biomedical Sciences in a project examining how transcription factors that regulate pluripotent stem cells evolved at the dawn of animal multicellularity. The successful candidate will conduct biochemical assays, sequence analysis, and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) experiments to uncover molecular innovations underlying early animal evolution. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in pluripotent stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with strong experimental, writing, and communication skills. The fellowship offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

This postdoctoral position at TU Dresden’s Biotechnology Center focuses on targeting biomolecular condensates in cellular repair pathways to develop new cancer therapeutics. The candidate will establish assays, screen small molecules, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to overcome inhibitor resistance and expand synthetic lethality‑based treatments, requiring a PhD in cell biology or related fields and experience in fluorescence microscopy or biochemical assays.

This PhD studentship at the University of Nottingham investigates solid-state transformer technologies for future electrical networks, focusing on multi-cellular converter topologies and control to support high-power EV charging, data centres, and renewable integration. The candidate will work with experts Dr. Alan Watson, Dr. Tabish Mir, Prof. Pat Wheeler, and Dr. Gopal Mondal (Siemens) within the £18M Power Electronics and Machines Centre, gaining expertise in simulation, hardware, and analytical skills.

Saint Louis University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Koyal Garg. The fellow will conduct independent research in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cellular/molecular biology, utilizing mammalian cell culture, animal models, histology, and biochemical techniques. Responsibilities include mentoring students, contributing to grant proposals, and presenting findings at conferences. A competitive stipend starting at $68,000 with annual increase, benefits, and travel support is offered.

A postdoctoral research associate position at Northeastern University in Dr. Emily Moore’s lab focuses on investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of bone and tooth regeneration. The role involves extensive mouse work, mammalian cell culture, histology, molecular biology, imaging (fluorescence microscopy, microCT), and mechanical loading experiments. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in stem cell, skeletal, developmental biology, bioengineering, or related bioscience fields and have experience with mouse husbandry, cell isolation, microscopy, and microCT. The position offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for independent research, publication, conference presentation, and grant collaboration.

A one‑year postdoctoral scholar position funded by the ANR is available in the Astrocyte signaling in health and neurodegenerative diseases group at NeuroPSI (Institut des Neurosciences Paris‑Saclay). The project investigates how transcription‑factor based cascades in astrocytes shape neuron‑astrocyte cooperation to regulate social behavior in mice, using viral vectors, histology, confocal microscopy, biochemical and molecular analyses, and behavioral testing. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team led by Lucile Ben Haim and Carole Escartin, contributing to cutting‑edge cellular neuroscience research.

This ERC-funded postdoctoral position at UCLouvain's de Duve Institute investigates molecular mechanisms of bacterial prey-predator interactions using Bdellovibrio exovorus. The project combines proteomics, structural and cell biology approaches to understand how this epibiotic predator establishes tight junctions with prey cells to access nutrients.

A fully-funded 4-year PhD position at Delft University of Technology focusing on modelling-inspired cell engineering for upscaled cultivated meat, involving computational modelling (compartment models, CFD simulations) and engineering bovine satellite cell lines for improved phenotypes such as shear‑stress resistance and metabolic efficiency, in collaboration with industrial partners within the Cellular Agriculture Netherlands Open Calls Programme.

This self-funded PhD programme at the University of Nottingham investigates how physical activity influences adult health and interacts with modifiable risk factors, including injury risk. The project aims to clarify the balance between the health benefits of exercise and potential adverse outcomes, using existing longitudinal cohort data and flexible methodological approaches. Students will work under the supervision of Professor Kimberley Edwards and Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson in the School of Medicine, contributing to prevention strategy development.

The Centre for Functional Genomics at Oxford Brookes University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a BBSRC-funded project establishing a biological resource for studying transcription factor function in Drosophila. The role involves generating plasmid collections for CRISPR-mediated endogenous tagging of all Drosophila transcription factors, creating transgenic fly lines, performing immunostaining and confocal imaging, conducting CUT& RUN sequencing for genome-wide binding site analysis, maintaining a database of imaging and binding data, and assisting with manuscript preparation and conference presentations. Candidates should hold a PhD in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields, with experience in molecular cloning, Drosophila biology, CRISPR transgenesis, and functional genomics techniques such as ChIP-seq or CUT& RUN.