iPS cells PostDoc positions and fellowships

This postdoctoral position focuses on developing novel region-specific cortical organoid models from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to study human cortex development and neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will differentiate iPS cells into cortical organoids that replicate cellular diversity and organization using microfluidic devices designed within the team, and will characterize the resulting cells via immunofluorescence and transcriptomic analyses. The role is situated within the Physique des Cellules et Cancer (UMR168) laboratory at Institut Curie in Paris, offering a highly interdisciplinary environment that combines physics, biology, biochemistry, and microbiology.

This PhD position focuses on developing organ-on-chip models to study pharmacogenomic impacts on drug toxicity mechanisms. The project integrates advanced 3D hepatic models derived from HepaRG cells, patient tissues, and induced pluripotent stem cells with biomatrix-enhanced microfluidic technologies to reproduce human liver physiology and genetic diversity. By targeting key enzymes such as CYP450 and UGT1A1 and polymorphisms like rs738409 of PNPLA3, the research aims to improve prediction of drug-drug interactions and personalized dosing. The work combines multi-omic analyses, microphysiological modeling, and genotype-guided dosing strategies to generate clinically relevant knowledge for safer therapeutics.

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.

The University of Barcelona invites applications for a full‑time postdoctoral position in the Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, focusing on hybrid halide perovskite materials for solar energy applications. The successful candidate will engage in the synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication of perovskite‑based solar cells, with an emphasis on band‑gap engineering and device physics. Prior experience in materials synthesis, device fabrication, and solar cell testing is required, along with strong English communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position is funded through a temporary work contract (37.5 h/week) and offers a starting date of 15 September 2026, with applications due by 30 June 2026.

This PhD position focuses on probing the methylome in cardiac remodelling during pathology and aging to discover biomarkers of health and understand transcriptional changes. The candidate will develop and apply advanced bioinformatics and computational epigenomics tools for single-cell DNA methylome analysis of human heart tissue, leveraging access to over 500 cardiac samples from the KU/UZ Leuven biobank and collaborators in Antwerp. The project aims to generate high-resolution methylome maps of cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and other cardiac cell types, enabling epigenetic age prediction, bulk tissue deconvolution, and integrative analyses linking cardiac and blood DNA methylomes to uncover minimally invasive biomarkers for cardiac health and disease progression.

This MSCA-PF postdoctoral fellowship at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) in Barcelona investigates neuro-immune and gut–brain axis mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease. The project integrates clinical cohorts, experimental models, and mechanistic studies to uncover how barrier dysfunction contributes to neurodegeneration and to develop regenerative strategies. Candidates will work within a multidisciplinary neurodegeneration research group, gaining expertise in neuroimmunology, microbiota, and translational research.

This postdoctoral fellowship, hosted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona through VHIR, investigates the mitochondrial sodium/calcium exchanger NCLX as a therapeutic target to mitigate ischemia‑reperfusion injury in myocardial infarction. The project combines advanced mitochondrial biology with translational cardiovascular research, using in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo and human models to elucidate NCLX’s role in ROS production, calcium handling and cardiomyocyte death. Successful candidates will develop independent research skills, contribute to high‑impact publications and gain expertise in cutting‑edge cardioprotective strategies.

A PhD position in Literary Studies, Art History or Media Studies is available at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The position is for three years with possibility of extension, requiring a Master's degree. The candidate can develop their own project within one of the disciplines, with connections to research groups at the department, particularly encouraging topics related to Kven and Sami studies.

This PhD studentship at King's College London focuses on developing radiometal-based imaging agents to revolutionize noninvasive diagnosis of infections. Candidates will work on synthesizing and evaluating radiotracers, combining synthetic chemistry, microbiology, and imaging techniques, with applications in antimicrobial resistance research.