Job Description

Mission

Our group mainly focuses on modeling evolution and extracting information from evolutionary data, from molecules to microbial populations. We develop approaches based on mathematical and physics-based modeling, statistical inference and machine learning (especially protein language models). Possible projects include studying the evolution of protein-protein interactions, and inferring evolutionary constraints from sequence data, both in general and in specific cases motivated by experimental collaborations. Postdocs are given substantial intellectual freedom to develop their own research directions.

We are an interdisciplinary group and we welcome people with diverse backgrounds and trainings. For instance, people with training in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, biophysics, computational biology or life sciences engineering can all fit in the Laboratory.

Main duties and responsibilities

Working and collaborating on research projects; Analysis, communication and publication of results; Participating in student supervision, typically for BSc/MSc projects

Profile

Recent PhD, or PhD nearing completion, in a relevant discipline.

We offer

A stimulating and international working environment Excellent working conditions and competitive salaries (see https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)

Informations

To apply, please submit one pdf document comprising the following elements through the online platform:

A cover letter explaining your motivation to join the group;

A complete CV;

Copies of transcripts.

For full consideration, please apply by June 12, 2025.

The start date is flexible. The position will be initially for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal.

For further information, please contact anne-florence.bitbol@epfl.ch



Activity rate: 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Reference: 1595