Postdoctoral Researcher in AI for Computational Biology: The Ricci Lab at Institut Imagine (Paris, France), a premier European biological research center, is seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Associate. This position focuses on data-driven dynamical systems modeling in the context of genetic disease, leveraging AI and advanced computational methods.
Postdoctoral Researcher in AI for Computational Biology
Summary Table:
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher – AI for Computational Biology |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France (Institut Imagine) |
| Duration | 2 years (renewable) |
| Salary | €3434–€3572 gross/month + 10% bonus |
| Working Hours | 37.5 hours/week |
| Leave | 26 vacation days + 15 RTT days (pro-rated) |
| Start Date | Rolling – Apply ASAP |
| Last Date to Apply | Applications reviewed on a rolling basis (early submission advised) |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Computational Biology
- Genetic Disease Modeling
- Data-Driven Dynamical Systems
- Optimal Control & Morphogenesis
Location:
Ricci Lab, Institut Imagine, Paris, France
(With close collaborations with Institut Pasteur, PR[AI]RIE, and others)
Eligibility / Qualification:
Essential:
- Ph.D. in Applied/Pure Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Computational Biology, or related disciplines
- Strong programming skills
- Demonstrated research experience (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
- Experience working with biological datasets
- Fluency in English (spoken & written)
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Deep learning frameworks: Transformers, CNNs, Diffusion Models, Neural ODEs/PDEs
- Dynamical systems & data-driven modeling (e.g., SINDy, Koopman)
- Omics data analysis (scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, etc.)
- Familiarity with or use of foundation models
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will:
- Collaborate on cutting-edge research in computational modeling of gene regulatory networks and tissue morphogenesis
- Develop AI models for understanding and controlling the progression of genetic diseases
- Utilize rich in-house datasets and high-performance computing resources (e.g., NVIDIA DGX H200 clusters)
- Co-design new research directions with the Principal Investigator
- Contribute to cross-disciplinary projects at the intersection of ML, biology, and medicine
Resources & Benefits:
- Compute: 12PB PureStorage cluster, 8x NVIDIA DGX H200, 150TB FlashBlade scratch space, 16–20 CPU nodes
- Data: Large omics datasets (scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics)
- Perks: Reserved housing near Institut, subsidized travel, 60% healthcare, 75% transport reimbursement, €100/month in meal vouchers
How to Apply:
Send the following documents to matthew.ricci@institutimagine.org (subject: Postdoc):
- Curriculum Vitae (with publications)
- Contact details of two references
- Brief statement of research experience (1–2 pages)
Last Date to Apply:
Rolling basis – Applications are reviewed as they are received. Early application is highly encouraged.
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