About Position/Job
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Human Evolutionary Genetics and Bioinformatics based at the Institut Jacques Monod (IJM) in Paris. This 33-month, fully funded postdoctoral position is part of a research project supported by the Foundation for Medical Research and supervised by Dr Stéphane Peyrégne, Head of the Paleogenomics Team. The role focuses on investigating the evolutionary origins of complex human genetic diseases using ancient genomes and genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The project combines statistical genetics, evolutionary genetics, and bioinformatics, with a strong emphasis on advanced modelling, simulations, and large-scale genomic data analysis. Embedded in an international and interdisciplinary research environment, this position offers an outstanding opportunity for early-career researchers to contribute to high-impact research linking human evolution, genomics, and health within one of Europe’s leading research organisations.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
- Department: Institut Jacques Monod (IJM)
- Research Field: Human Evolutionary Genetics and Bioinformatics
- Location: Paris, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Postdoctoral Position
- Start Date (Anticipated): May 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: From €3,131.32 gross per month, depending on experience
- Required Degree/Diploma: Doctorate
Research Area
- Human evolutionary genetics
- Paleogenomics and ancient DNA
- Statistical genetics and GWAS
- Bioinformatics and large-scale genomic data
- Polygenic selection and evolutionary modelling
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in statistical genetics, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics, or a closely related discipline
- Strong expertise in statistical and/or evolutionary genetics
- Proven experience in bioinformatics analyses and handling large genomic datasets
- Excellent scientific English (written and spoken)
- At least one research publication as first author (published or in progress)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ancient genome analysis
- Ability to work independently with strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research
Key Responsibilities
- Apply and adapt methods for reconstructing genealogies and ancestral recombination graphs
- Develop approaches for heritability partitioning and genetic correlation estimation
- Design analytical models and simulations to study polygenic selection
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Present results at national and international conferences
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official CNRS recruitment portal. Candidates should ensure that their online profile is fully completed before submitting it.
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Cover letter
- Doctoral certificate or proof of completion
- List of publications
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 19 December 2025
- Deadline: 9 January 2026 (23:59 Paris Time)
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
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