Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Systems Biology / Computational Biology CIC bioGUNE in Spain

The Computational Biology Group at CIC bioGUNE is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Systems Biology based in Derio, Bizkaia, Spain. The project sits at the intersection of computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, machine learning, gene network modeling, and neuroscience.

The successful candidate will develop computational approaches to design neuronal cell conversion protocols. The aim is to build a platform that identifies hierarchical combinations of cell fate conversion factors and uses them to engineer specialized neuronal subtypes for cell transplantation therapies in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy. The work combines gene network modeling with a foundational machine learning model to propose sequential induction protocols for transcription factors.

This position is part of a Canadian federal grant (NFRF) with international collaborators performing experimental validation. The role is located at a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence and is intended for highly motivated researchers with a strong publication record.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, computer science, physics, or a related field; strong programming skills in R or Python; excellent written and spoken English; experience in computational systems biology and transcriptional regulation is a plus.

Deadline: 2026-08-15. How to apply: submit your CV, cover letter, and at least two references through the center portal using reference 44641, or email Prof. Antonio Del Sol at [email protected].