computational systems biology 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.

This postdoctoral fellowship in the Tsung-Megason lab at Harvard Medical School focuses on developmental systems biology using zebrafish as a model organism. The successful candidate will develop an independent research project, conduct bench and computational work, apply for external fellowships, contribute to grant and manuscript writing, and participate in teaching and mentoring. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment at one of the world's leading biomedical institutions.

The Tsung-Megason lab at Harvard Medical School seeks a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in developmental systems biology using zebrafish models. The position combines bench and computational work, offering opportunities to develop independent projects, apply for fellowships, contribute to grant writing and manuscripts, and participate in teaching and mentoring. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in molecular, cell, developmental biology, biophysics, biological engineering, or related fields. The role is salaried with benefits and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Harvard Medical School Klein Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Systems Biology, focusing on uncovering the molecular and environmental rules that govern cell fate decisions during development and differentiation. The lab develops innovative technologies to generate high‑dimensional statistical datasets and computational tools that make these complex biological problems tractable. Successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Klein to design independent research projects aligned with the lab’s interests in stem cell biology, biophysics, computational genomics, and microfluidics, while also contributing to grant writing, manuscript preparation, teaching, mentoring, and lab operations.

The Ghent University Global Campus in Songdo, South Korea seeks a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join its Biomedical Research Center. The position focuses on investigating mechanisms of antidepressant action, discovering functional metabolites that regulate emotion and cognition, and applying systemic -omics approaches to brain‑microbiome interactions. The successful candidate will conduct independent research, contribute to teaching and outreach, and work under the supervision of Prof. Dongik Park.

Postdoctoral Associate position at Duke University's Biomedical Engineering department focusing on research in keratinocyte differentiation, melanoma biology, and multiple myeloma biology. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research using in vitro and in vivo approaches, analyzing data, and contributing to publications and presentations.

The University of Oregon's Institute of Neuroscience offers an open pool for Postdoctoral Scholar positions in four key neuroscience domains. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biology or related field with strong research and laboratory skills. This 12-month salaried position includes comprehensive benefits and focuses on fundamental questions about neural development, circuit formation, and behavior. Applications are accepted until December 14, 2026, with reviews conducted as research needs emerge at the Eugene campus.

The PhD position at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona offers a four‑year fellowship to develop a doctoral thesis in synthetic biology, focusing on the design and application of bacteria‑based therapeutics using Mycoplasma pneumoniae for idiopathic lung fibrosis. The candidate will join the Serrano Lab within the Systems and Synthetic Biology program, gaining hands‑on experience in wet and dry lab techniques, computational modeling, and experimental design. The project integrates -omics technologies with tools like FoldX and ModelX to engineer a bacterial chassis for lung therapy, providing training in molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and translational research while fostering scientific discussion, critical thinking, and professional development.

This PhD position in the Cancer Systems Biology lab of Dr. Craig Anderson at the DKFZ partner site Munich focuses on understanding how DNA damage induced by mutagenic chemotherapy leads to mutational heterogeneity and drives treatment resistance in cancer. The project combines molecular biology, advanced sequencing, and computational analysis to dissect DNA repair pathways and mutagenesis patterns. The successful candidate will develop expertise in mutant library preparation, mammalian cell culture, single‑cell sequencing, and bioinformatic modeling, contributing to translational oncology research.

The Zhou Lab at UMass Chan Medical School seeks a postdoctoral associate to advance AI‑genomics research, focusing on deep‑learning models for non‑coding RNA and epigenomic analysis using multi‑modal sequencing data. The hybrid position offers a competitive salary, mentorship by Dr. Chan Zhou, and collaboration with leading biomedical institutions.