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Postdoctoral Position in Computational Genomics, Machine Learning & Single-Cell Biology

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Search by Keyword Search by Location Show More Options Loading... Function All Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Genomics, Machine Learning & Single-Cell Biology Mission The Zenk Lab (NeuroNA Chair in Epigenomics of Neurodevelopmental disorders – EpiGN) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong training in computational biology and/or machine learning to join an interdisciplinary project at the interface of single-cell genomics, data integration, and developmental biology. The project focuses on the integration and analysis of multi-modal single-cell datasets, including scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, scCUT&Tag, HiC, and proteomics, with an emphasis on trajectory inference, regulatory dynamics, and cell fate decisions. A key goal is to integrate multimodal data using machine learning approaches to uncover principles of cellular state transitions. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with other labs at EPFL, offering a uniquely rich environment combining experimental biology and computational genomics. Main duties and responsibilities Working and collaborating on research projects Analysis and publication of results Build a strong network in the field of research Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profile Strong background in computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, or a related quantitative field Experience with machine learning and/or statistical modeling applied to biological data Proven expertise in single-cell data analysis (scRNA-seq and/or scATAC-seq) Interest or experience in multi-modal data integration and trajectory inference Proficiency in Python and/or R Interest in developmental and human biology is highly valued, but not required Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines We offer A highly interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of ML and biology Access to large, state-of-the-art single-cell multi-omics datasets Close collaboration with leading groups in single-cell genomics and machine learning Strong support for high-impact publications and career development Informations Contract Start Date : 06/01/2026 Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: 12 months Reference: 2072 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Personnel Scientifique (FR), Personnel Scientifique

Key Responsibilities

  • Analysis and publication of results
  • Build a strong network in the field of research
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision
  • Working and collaborating on research projects
  • Strong background in computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, or a related quantitative field
  • Experience with machine learning and/or statistical modeling applied to biological data
  • Proven expertise in single-cell data analysis (scRNA-seq and/or scATAC-seq)
  • Interest or experience in multi-modal data integration and trajectory inference
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R
  • Interest in developmental and human biology is highly valued, but not required
  • Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines
  • A highly interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of ML and biology
  • Access to large, state-of-the-art single-cell multi-omics datasets
  • Close collaboration with leading groups in single-cell genomics and machine learning
  • Strong support for high-impact publications and career development
  • Contract Start Date : 06/01/2026

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The position is based at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, in Lausanne, CH. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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