
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
13 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in computational biology in France include University of Rouen, INRAE and Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI), CNRS, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier.
University of Rouen
France
2 weeks ago
Fully funded postdoctoral position in Biostatistics and multi-omics data integration for respiratory health at the University of Rouen Normandy , within INSERM U1311 DYNAMICURE and the Rouen School of Health Sciences in France . The project sits at the intersection of statistics , computational biology , mathematics , biology , and medical science , with a strong emphasis on R programming and NGS data analysis . It is a good fit for candidates interested in quantitative analysis of omics dataset...
2 weeks ago
INRAE
France
3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity in Hybrid Modeling & Digital Twins within the Engineering Digital Twins (EDT) research program. The project, titled Compositional Hybrid Digital Twins Models , focuses on combining mechanistic models and machine learning to build flexible and reusable digital twin architectures. The case study is microbial fermentation ecosystems , with an emphasis on understanding, simulating, and predicting the dynamics of complex biological systems. Research themes include hybrid modeling , mo...
3 weeks ago
Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI), CNRS, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier
France
3 weeks ago
PhD opening in Computational Systems Biology / Bioinformatics at the CBI - Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse in France, within the MSCA PANDORA doctoral network . The project is titled “Development of a multi-scale predictive digital twin of the retina affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD)” . The doctoral researcher will work on systems-level modeling of retinal mechanisms linked to AMD and the complement system, building large-scale molecular interaction maps, converting t...
3 weeks ago
Imagine Institute for Genetic Diseases
France
1 month ago
Institut Imagine in Paris is advertising a PhD opportunity in bioinformatics and epigenetics within the international Pasteur Paris-University (PPU) doctoral programme. The project, titled EpiOdyssey - An epigenomic ID for better diagnosis , focuses on improving the diagnosis of rare genetic disorders by investigating epigenetic signatures . The research combines DNA methylation and histone-mark profiling with bioinformatics approaches. Planned work includes multi-omics data analysis , developme...
1 month ago
Jacques Colinge
University of Montpellier
France
1 month ago
Jacques Colinge, Full Professor at the University of Montpellier and principal investigator at IRCM (Inserm) / ICM, announces a computational biology postdoc opening. The project sits at the interface of tumor microenvironment heterogeneity , spatial transcriptomics , metabolomics , and deep learning on graphs . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in data-driven biomedical research, multi-omics integration, and computational methods for complex biological systems. The position is fund...
1 month ago
CNRS & Ecole Polytechnique
France
1 month ago
We’re hiring a postdoc or PhD-qualified research engineer in single-cell and spatial bioinformatics in Bordeaux, France . Join the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics team at IBGC (CNRS) to study how cancer stem cells and immunosuppressive myeloid cells communicate in liver cancer / hepatocellular carcinoma . This INCa PLBIO-funded project combines single-cell RNA-seq , single-cell epigenomics , and spatial transcriptomics from human tumours, plus RNA-seq and proteomics from co-culture expe...
1 month ago
INSERM
France
1 month ago
Hiring: Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics & Spatial Transcriptomics for the BIHAPI project. The role focuses on bioinformatics processing, biological analysis, and interpretation of spatial transcriptomics data to study vascular remodeling in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH/PVOD) . The postdoc will work closely with the core facility at Gustave Roussy and contribute to project management and reporting. Research keywords: bioinformatics, spatial transcriptomics, RNA-seq pipelines,...
1 month ago
International Agency for Research on Cancer
France
1 month ago
Postdoctoral position at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology Branch in Lyon, France, with Dr. Rita Khoueiry. The project focuses on cancer biomarker discovery and single-cell multi-omics, including integration of single-cell transcriptomics, epigenomics, and chromatin accessibility data from human tumours, cohorts, and experimental models. The research also targets biomarkers of exposure and cancer risk. Applicants should hold a PhD ...
1 month ago
International Agency for Research on Cancer
France
1 month ago
Join the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization, in Lyon, France for a postdoctoral scientist opportunity focused on bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, epigenomics, and systems biology. The team is looking for a highly motivated candidate with a recent PhD in a relevant field. Strong experience with single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, DNA methylation, and/or multi-omics integration is especially valued. The role sits at the interface of cancer...
1 month ago
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Toulouse Biotechnology Institute
Closing soon
France
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Fully funded PhD position in Microbiology and Biotechnology on lignin-active enzyme discovery from insect microbiomes . The opportunity is based at the Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (France) , with INRAE-TBI and co-supervision at Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands) . The project is associated with Dr Guillermina Hernández-Raquet 's group. Research interests include microbiology , biotechnology , biochemistry , bioprocess engineering , molecular biology , analytical chemistry , and ...
2 weeks ago
Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
France
2 weeks ago
A 3-year PhD position is available at the Institute for Research on Cancer and Aging of Nice (IRCAN), within the Université Côte d’Azur / CNRS / Inserm environment and the IHU RespirERA structure in Nice, France. The project, supervised by Dr Patrick Brest, focuses on antigen–RNA complexes and how they may overcome immune tolerance in cancer vaccination. Therapeutic vaccination against established cancers is often limited by tolerance to self antigens, and this PhD will investigate how protein a...
2 weeks ago
Université de Toulouse
France
4 weeks ago
BEST – Between Earth and Sky in Toulouse is an international doctoral programme at the University of Toulouse, France, supported by the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme. The call announces 19 fully funded PhD positions for researchers from around the world, with a planned start in September 2027. The programme covers a broad set of research themes tied to major scientific and societal challenges, including health and well-being, global change, energy, industrial trans...
4 weeks ago
Estimated costs in France.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.5k $6,000/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €91 $99/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Lallemand (France)
France
Microbiology
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Gut Microbiota
Microbial Biology
Digestive Physiology
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Clinical Nutrition
Microbiology
Gut Microbiota
Intestinal Biology
Metabolic Biology
Deputy head
Anses Laboratoire de santé animale de Maisons-Alfort
France
Microbiology
Immunology
Host-pathogen Interaction
Immune Response
Serology
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Computational Biology
Protein Expression
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Folding
Computational Biology
Protein-protein Interaction
Assistant Professor
Université Paris Diderot
France
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Computational Biology
Chemical Biology

The Raman-Charpak Fellowship supports Indian and French researchers through short-term research exchanges, mainly at PhD level, between India and France.

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.

The MuSkLE Graduate Plus Excellence Doctoral Scholarship supports outstanding international PhD candidates in musculoskeletal and related translational research in Lyon, France, with a funded 3-year doctoral position.
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