Looking for candidates to apply to the MSCA-Postdoctoral Fellowship with MIL@B research group

About

The group’s scientific agenda is structured around three main pillars:

(i)              developing state-of-the-art technologies to transform metabolomics into a functional genomics tool

(ii)             applying these technologies to advance mechanistic discovery in cardiovascular disease

(iii)            implementing them in precision cardiometabolic health.

For the Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellow – Call 2026, we are seeking candidates to work in any of the following specific research lines:

1. Apply machine learning and deep learning for metabolite annotation and expand MS/MS databases with in silico–generated spectra.

2. Develop advanced pipelines for spatially resolved metabolomics, including MALDI and DESI-MS-based image co-registration.

3. Integrate metabolomics into multi-omics frameworks.

4. Develop cloud-based bioinformatics tools to broaden accessibility.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a solid background in mass spectrometry–based metabolomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field, and a demonstrated ability to work at the interface of experimental and data-driven research.

• Experience with LC–MS/MS or MS-based technologies, including data processing and interpretation of metabolomics datasets, is highly desirable.

• For computationally oriented projects, proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, familiarity with machine learning or deep learning frameworks, and experience handling large-scale omics datasets will be considered strong assets. Experience with multi-omics integration, spatial omics data analysis, or cloud-based computational environments is also advantageous.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.

• In line with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, candidates must comply with the program’s mobility rule and eligibility criteria. Researchers with a strong publication record, experience in open science practices, and an interest in developing independent research directions within the group are particularly encouraged to apply.

More information can be found on: https://www.iispv.cat/en/msca-pf-call-for-interest/

How to apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your expression of interest to  upi@irbcatsud.cat, indicating the MSCA-PF + research group in the subject.