Principal Investigator / Group Leader positions in Microbiome and Precision Medicine Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in United Kingdom

Looking for 4 Principal Investigator / Group Leader positions at the newly established Kaunas-Kiel Microbiome & Precision Medicine Center, an international joint initiative involving the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kauno klinikos, and European partners at Kiel University in Germany.

The center focuses on microbiome, precision medicine, host-microbiome interactions, systems medicine, multi-omics, bioinformatics, AI/machine learning, and translational research for human health and disease. Research directions include microbiome-driven mechanisms in inflammatory, metabolic, oncological, and infectious diseases, experimental model systems, and translation into clinically actionable biomarkers and therapies.

This is a PI / Group Leader opportunity for researchers at R3/R4 level, especially early postdocs with strong potential or more established independent researchers. The post offers a full-time appointment, an initial 3-year contract extendable by up to 2 more years, a salary of up to EUR 72,000 (R3) or EUR 100,000 (R4) gross per year, and a start-up package of up to EUR 1 million for personnel, operations, services, and equipment.

Applicants should hold a PhD in life sciences, biomedicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field, with at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent independence. Strong publication record, competitive funding potential, innovative research vision, and interdisciplinary collaboration experience are emphasized. Mentoring students and early-career researchers is also expected.

To apply, submit a CV with publications, a 1–2 page statement of research interests, and a 3–4 page research program proposal. Email the application to [email protected] by 2026-05-20. More details are available via the linked application page.