Postdoctoral Fellow in AI Agents for Science: The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to design and build agentic AI systems for life-science discovery. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with wet-lab scientists and contribute to groundbreaking research in an innovative environment.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI and Life Sciences |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field; strong publication record and experience with LLMs and agentic systems. |
| Job Description | Design, build, and evaluate AI systems that facilitate life-science research. Collaborate with researchers in a lab setting to integrate AI into experimental workflows. Publish high-impact research findings. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter and CV through the EMBL online application system. |
| Last Date for Apply | April 24, 2026 |
Research Area
The position focuses on developing AI systems that act as cognitive members of a scientific laboratory. You will engage in literature analysis, hypothesis generation, experimental design, equipment orchestration, and data interpretation.
Location
EMBL, Rome, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, AI for Science, or a related field.
- Strong publication record.
- Experience in LLMs and agentic systems.
- Strong systems background, including shell and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in modern infrastructure tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GPUs).
- Fluency in English is required.
Job Description
You will:
- Design and build agentic AI systems for life-science discovery.
- Evaluate and benchmark models within real laboratory workflows.
- Collaborate at the interface of AI systems and experimental biology.
- Publish high-impact research papers contributing to the field.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a CV through the EMBL online application system.
Last Date for Apply
April 24, 2026
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