Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Bioinformatics (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in Montpellier is seeking a high-level computer scientist specializing in bioinformatics for a position focused on predicting protein aggregation among microbe–human pairs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative tools over a maximum of three years, allowing candidates to collaborate with international experts in a vibrant research environment. The ideal candidate will possess programming skills and knowledge in 3D protein structures, with machine learning experience being advantageous.

Prestations

Exceptional research environment

Opportunity for international collaboration

Qualifications

• High-level computer scientist with experience in bioinformatics.
• Solid programming skills and knowledge of 3D protein structures.
• Machine learning skills are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify protein candidates among microbe-human pairs for investigation.
• Develop and apply bioinformatics tools for predicting protein aggregation.
• Conduct large-scale scanning of microbial proteomes against the human proteome.

Connaissances

Bioinformatics

Programming skills

3D protein structures

Machine learning

Web development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre de Recherche en Biologie cellulaire de Montpellier Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Physics » Biophysics Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 27 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 Feb 2026 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

The objective will be to identify the most likely protein candidates among microbe–human pairs as targets for further comprehensive investigation. This challenge will be addressed by developing and applying bioinformatics tools capable of predicting protein aggregation and co-aggregation, followed by large-scale scanning of microbial proteomes against the human proteome.

The objective of the bioinformatics part of the project is the development and application of novel bioinformatics tools for prediction of aggregation and co-aggregation of proteins.

Our project aims to develop and integrate bioinformatics tools for predicting protein aggregation and co-aggregation, followed by large-scale screening of microbial proteomes against the human proteome. This position is open for up to three years and funded by ANR project “Development of a computational approach to study the mechanisms of microbe-induced amyloidosis”.
This position is open for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of a two-year extension, up to a maximum of 3 years.
The researcher will benefit from an exceptional environment thanks to the presence of numerous leading international researchers. Montpellier is a nice city located in the South of France, just next to the French Mediterranean coast. It is a high-tech center with a range of specializations including but not limited to biology, health, agriculture, and information technology.

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

We are seeking a high-level computer scientist with experience in bioinformatics, solid programming skills and knowledge in 3D protein structures. Machine learning skills and knowledge of Web development are a plus. Good interpersonal skills, ability of communication and documentation of the results are also important.