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Morocco

Postdoctoral Researcher: Genomic Language Models for Bacterial Genomes
Location: University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, College of Computing, Bioinformatics Laboratory, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Duration: ?2 years

About the Lab/Institution:
The Bioinformatics Laboratory conducts research in the fields of bioinformatics, computational biology and computational chemistry and serves the agricultural, environmental and health sectors. The lab also provides bioinformatics consulting and data management services to UM6P researchers and their collaborators. UM6P has state of the art NGS sequencers and mass spectrometry and the largest HPC (High Performance Computing) cluster in Africa. The laboratory aims to leverage these resources to address bioinformatics needs internally and at the African level and to develop innovative research and training programs. For more information about the laboratory, you can visit https://bioinformatics.um6p.ma/?

Project Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team to develop a novel GPT-like system for bacterial genomes using cutting-edge genomic language models. This project aims to adapt and extend transformer-based architectures to create a powerful tool for understanding and predicting bacterial genomic sequences. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and optimizing these models, applying them to diverse bacterial use cases, and contributing to the development of software tools for the broader research community.

Responsibilities:


	Develop and implement transformer-based genomic language models for bacterial genome analysis.
	Train and evaluate models on large-scale bacterial genomic datasets.
	Apply the developed models to address specific research questions, such as gene function prediction, antibiotic resistance analysis, and evolutionary studies.
	Analyze and interpret results, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
	Collaborate with other researchers within the lab and external collaborators.
	Maintain accurate and organized records of research activities.


Qualifications:


	Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics, or a related field.
	Strong background in machine learning, particularly deep learning and natural language processing.
	Experience with transformer-based architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) is highly desirable.
	Proficiency in Python and relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
	Experience with bioinformatics tools and genomic data analysis.
	Strong programming and data analysis skills.
	Excellent communication and writing skills.
	Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


Preferred Qualifications:


	Experience working with bacterial genomic data.
	Knowledge of bacterial genetics and evolution.
	Experience developing software tools for bioinformatics applications.
	Experience with cloud computing platforms.


To Apply:
Please submit the following materials?


	Cover letter outlining your research interests and experience.
	Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
	A brief research statement describing your past research and future interests.
	Contact information for three professional references.



Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Hong Kong

Ref.:?531447
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?Centre on Contemporary China and the World (47700)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral Fellow?in the?Centre?on Contemporary China and the World?(Ref.: 531447)?

Applications are invited for the appointment of?Post-doctoral Fellow?in the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, to commence from September 1, 2025, for 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

CCCW is seeking a highly analytical and rigorously trained researcher to conduct original research and other tasks listed below:


	work on projects in the fields of (1) studies of ASEAN countries, (2) Chinese political leadership and governance, or (3) Chinese environment and energy policy studies
	revise the doctoral dissertation for publication, if applicable
	design/refine research methodologies
	coordinate data collection and analysis
	support the organization of events
	assist in the preparation of reports
	perform other duties as assigned


Requirements


	a Ph.D. degree in political science, international relations, economics, or a related discipline
	a demonstrated understanding of Chinese politics, economy, society, China-U.S. relations and broader international affairs, especially ASEAN countries, with record of publishing academic research papers
	an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
	good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
	the ability to work independently and in a team
	self-motivated and responsible
	Successful candidates must be able to obtain the legal right to take up full-time employment and reside in Hong Kong during the Post-doctoral fellowship period. Visa and work authorization will be made possible for successful applicants through the Human Resources Office.


What We Offer

The appointment will commence from September 1, 2025, on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post(s).?Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., Personal statement in English describing research work experience and future research planning, and three names of references and their email addresses.?Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until?April?5,?2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and?is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

Czech Republic, Brno

Department:?Department of Experimental Biology?–?Faculty of Science
Deadline:?31 Mar 2025
Start date:?01.05.2025 or negotiable
Job type:?full-time
Job field:?Science and research

Bursar of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

POSTDOC in Cancer Biology

Workplace:?Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Type of Contract:?temporary position with a?1-year contract (with possible extension), non-academic
Working Hours: 1.0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: 1st May 2025 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidates
Number of Open Positions:?1
Pay:?CZK 55,000 per month
Application Deadline:?31.?3. 2025
EU Researcher Profile:?R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University?is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 6500 staff and 33?000 students,?a wide range of research areas and a?strong international position.?We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region.

Faculty of Science?MU,?a holder of the?HR Excellence in Research Award?by the European Commission, is a?research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are?the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results.

The Department of Experimental Biology?at the Faculty of Science MU is a?modern, fully equipped workplace engaged in research and teaching at all levels. Its cutting-edge research explores the molecular and physiological mechanisms of life across diverse biological systems.?The Laboratory of Tumor Biology?(Head: Assoc. Prof. Jan ?koda, Ph.D.) has a?long-standing expertise in pediatric cancer research with a?major focus on the most aggressive solid tumors. Jan ?koda’s research group collaborates with leading international experts in developmental and cancer biology, as well as clinical oncologists and pathologists, with the mission of identifying tumor-specific vulnerabilities to develop innovative therapies and translate biological insights into clinical practice.

Job Description

We are looking for a?motivated and curiosity-driven scientist to join our team and contribute to the exciting project “Synthetic lethal interactions of the mitochondrial integrated stress response in MYC-driven tumors” (GA25-16629S, Czech Science Foundation), integrating mitochondrial and cancer biology to advance therapies for aggressive MYC-addicted tumors. The research builds on our recent breakthrough findings (Borankova et al., Cell Death & Disease 2023) to elucidate context-specific regulators and activities of the mitochondrial integrated stress response (mitoISR) in relation to MYC oncoproteins. Using pharmacological and genetic approaches, including novel inducible MYC/MYCN models, this project aims to dissect mitoISR-mediated synthetic lethality and potentially unlock new strategies for targeting therapy-resistant MYC-driven tumors. As a?Postdoctoral Research Associate in Jan ?koda’s research group, you will work closely with other team members and will receive support for attending relevant conferences, training sessions, and scientific stays, as well as the opportunity to develop side projects to advance your scientific career.

Key Duties:

Overseeing and carrying out the development of reporter cell lines and knockout/inducible cell models, designing vectors (expression, shRNA, CRISPR-Cas9), and performing other molecular and cell biology methods to achieve project goals
Collaborating with research team members to implement and support research projects
Publishing the results and presenting them at international conferences

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:


	PhD degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or genetics
	Proven experience in genetic manipulation techniques (experience in cancer biology or mitochondrial research is a?plus)
	Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
	Good publication record – at least two research articles in Q1/Q2 journals, with one first-author paper within the last three years
	Team-oriented and positive mindset, with a?strong drive to independently tackle scientifically challenging questions


Informal?inquiries about the position?can be sent to Assoc. Prof. Jan ?koda, Ph.D., email jan.skoda@sci.muni.cz

We Offer


	Work in a?supportive team atmosphere on interesting and clinically relevant projects
	Access to a?unique biobank of patient-derived tumor models, state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities at the University Campus
	Professional development support and the opportunity to supervise students, if interested
	An interesting job in a?dynamically-expanding university area
	Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility
	Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution or nursery/children?s group allowance,?a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí)
	Opportunity to work and live in a?modern and dynamic city?(for more information on costs of living, you can refer to?Numbeo)
	Welcome Office?provides?support with your relocation to Brno


Application Process

The application shall be?submitted online by 31.?3. 2025 via an e-application,?please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement.

The candidate shall provide following:


	CV including a?summary of research outputs and publications
	Cover letter describing candidate's?research interest and experience
	Scanned copy of the PhD diploma or an official letter (supervisor or the School) detailing the state of a?doctoral thesis and the planned defense date
	Names and contact details of at least 2 references.


After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.

Selection Process

Received applications will be?considered carefully in line with?principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a?personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen?here.

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.?Visit our Career page.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!


Masaryk University

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Sociology
Vacancy ID: 033961
Closing Date: 06-Apr-2025

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

We are seeking a Research Assistant with experience of qualitative social science, to support the research for the “LINLOSS” project, funded through an ERC award to Professor Jane Gray. LINLOSS will collect a large body of data in Ireland and Poland, including unstructured life narratives, structured life histories, support genealogies and neighbourhood maps. The Research Assistant will support the principal investigator and all members of the research team to meet the overall aims and objectives of the project. They will assist with managing all stages of the project data lifecycle, including the ingestion of project data to a trusted digital repository.

The research assistant will also assist with the organization of workshops, conferences and other public events, and with the dissemination of project research and outputs. As a core member of the research team, they will contribute to presentations at national and international conferences, and to scholarly publications arising from the project.

Overview of the LINLOSS project

LINLOSS aims to understand how losses, disposals and dead-ends shape the direction of social change at moments of rupture, and to develop a formal theory of social loss.?It will develop new explanations of how loss generates change at multiple, intersecting societal scales: in the transformation of cultural and institutional patterns across generations; within changing relationships across genealogies and social networks; and in the reconstruction of pasts and futures within biographies.

The research will be a comparative, cross-national community study conducted in Ireland and Poland. The main form of data collection will be mixed biographical interviews, combining unstructured and formal elements, connected within genealogical support networks.?The data analysis will take place across two iterations: a comparative analysis to trace the effects of breaks and losses at multiple societal scales; and a thematic analysis to identify how instances of loss are tied together by a common social pattern.

Salary

Research Assistant Level 2 (2024):?€36,796 – €39,188 p.a. (4 points - with increment)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.


Maynooth University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a broader field of geotechnical engineering.

Required Qualifications:

A successful applicant must have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on one or more of the following:?


	Artificial intelligence applications in geotechnical engineering
	Bioremediation and geoenvironmental engineering
	Geohazards risk assessment and management via remote sensing
	Energy geotechnics
	Advanced experimental testing and field instrumentation


Research Project:

The successful applicant will lead a fascinating project aimed at enhancing the state in designing and managing efficient and environment-friendly infrastructure and energy systems. The Post-Doctoral Associate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of researchers, graduate students and undergraduate students. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to continuously document research progress in the form of scientific publications to be submitted to reputable journals.

Post-Doctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD:

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Tarek Abdoun at?tarek.abdoun@nyu.edu

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:?www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


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