Job offer

Aix-Marseille Université; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is offering up to 7 PhD positions starting in 2026 at the Luminy campus. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary life science research, co-supervised by experienced supervisors. Applicants must meet specific criteria and submit an application supported by at least two host labs. Opportunities span various disciplines, including biology, computer science, mathematics, and physics. Strong academic performance and research experience are essential. Applications are to be submitted in English by January 28, 2025.

Prestations

3-year contract funding

Support for foreign researchers and PhD candidates

Interdisciplinary research environment

Qualifications

• Candidates evaluated based on academic achievements and past research experience.
• Must show interest in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Engage in interdisciplinary life science research.
• Co-supervised by two or three supervisors.

Connaissances

Academic achievements

Past research experience

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Interest in multidisciplinary research

Formation

MSc degree

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Aix-Marseille Université Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Computer science » Programming Computer science » Other Mathematics » Applied mathematics Mathematics » Computational mathematics Mathematics » Other Medical sciences » Other Neurosciences » Other Physics » Biophysics Physics » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 28 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

RESEARCHER PROFILE:PhD/R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1:Biology – Computer Science – Mathematics - Physics
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1:Biological Sciences – Computer Science – Neurosciences – Mathematics - Physics

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION

The Turing Centre for Living Systems (CENTURI) wishes to attract talented PhD students to the Luminy campus. To do so, CENTURI will fund up to 7 PhD positions to start in 2026. PhD students will work in an interdisciplinary life science environment, and have backgrounds in any of the following fields: cell or developmental biology, immunology, neurobiology, biophysics, theoretical physics, computer science, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, engineering.

Candidates can apply to one of the advertised CENTURI projects, providing that they meet the application criteria and that their application is supported by at least 2 host labs.

PhD students will be co-supervised by two or three supervisors from our community. Candidates can apply to a maximum of three projects.

Do not hesitate to contact the projects' supervisors for more information.

TYPE OF CONTRACT:TEMPORARY
JOB STATUS:FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28/01/2025 12 amCET
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE:01/10/2026
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

WHAT WE OFFER:

CENTURI offer for a PhD position consists of a 3-year contract from AIX-MARSEILLE Université.

PhD contracts can start from 1st of October 2026.

Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

Depends on the project

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Academic achievements
• Past research experience (internships, master thesis)
• Interest to work in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Enthusiasm and communication skills

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted via the project's application form and must be written in English.

To apply please fill the form associated to each project.

Applications must also include the following documents, in English (compiled into a single PDF file):

• CV
• transcript of your MSc's grades (M1 and M2 if available)
• 2 letters of recommendation must also be sent by your references.

Please note that an automatic email will be sent to them so that they can upload their recommendation letter. We invite you to contact them to make sure that they have received the notification email.