Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioactive Products: The University of Geneva is inviting applications for a prestigious postdoctoral researcher position within the Bioactive Natural Products Unit as part of the ANR-SNF-funded project, MetaboLinkAI. This position will leverage AI and machine learning to accelerate research in natural products and metabolomics.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioactive Natural Products
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | 2025 Scholarship in Natural Products |
| University | University of Geneva |
| School | School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Unit | Bioactive Natural Products Unit |
| Project | MetaboLinkAI |
| Application Deadline | Until the position is filled |
| Starting Date | April 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed |
Research Area
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Metabolomics
- AI and Machine Learning Applications in Biochemical Research
Location
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD or equivalent experience in natural product chemistry, metabolomics, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, or a related field.
- Familiarity with metabolomics data analysis and interpretation.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in metabolomics (e.g., R, Python).
- Rigorous and organized approach to methodological data management.
Job Description
- Process and integrate data from LC-MS metabolite profiling into a Metabolomics Knowledge Graph (MS/KG).
- Collaborate on the targeted isolation of natural products (NPs) for proof-of-concept bioactive scaffold discovery.
- Assist in generating fully characterized extracts for benchmarking.
- Work closely with AI experts to deploy next-generation AI solutions in metabolomics.
- Training in wet-lab techniques is available for candidates with strong computational skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following via email:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Contact details of two referees
Email applications to: Prof. Jean-Luc Wolfender at Jean-Luc.Wolfender@unige.ch.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
