Established Research Group Leader

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About BioMedRTC

The Biomedical Research and Technology Centre (BioMedRTC) is a newly established centre of excellence in Sofia, Bulgaria, launched in partnership with the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG), Dresden, and Institut Curie, Paris.

BioMedRTC aims to advance biomedical research by integrating molecular and cell biology with cutting-edge technologies and quantitative approaches. The Centre's scientific mission focuses on understanding the fundamental biological mechanisms of cancer and rare diseases.

Research Areas

Applications are welcome from researchers working in the fields of cancer or rare diseases, including molecular and cell biology, as well as interdisciplinary research combining experimental, computational, and quantitative approaches.

Where to apply

E-mail: biomedrtc@bio21.bas.bg

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

BioMedRTC invites applications from outstanding established scientist to lead independent research group investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer or rare diseases. We seek internationally recognized researcher with demonstrated scientific independence, an excellent publication record, proven leadership abilities, and ambitious research programme addressing fundamental questions relevant to cancer or rare diseases.

Applicant is expected to have an internationally competitive research programme in one of these two areas.

Successful candidate will develop and lead independent research programme, recruit and supervise research team and contribute to the scientific development and long-term sustainability of BioMedRTC.

The Centre offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, access to advanced research technologies, and scientific interactions with its international partners, MPI-CBG in Dresden and Institut Curie in Paris.

Specific Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and demonstrate:

• Internationally recognized track record of scientific excellence in cancer or rare disease research.
• Sustained record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an independent and productive research group.
• Significant contributions to advancing knowledge, technology, or clinical translation in oncology or rare diseases.
• Fluency in English

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience: More than 10

Additional Information

Benefits

• Opportunity to establish a group with funding for up to 6 researchers.
• Access to advanced research infrastructure and technology platforms (advanced fluorescent microscopy, single-cell proteomics and transcriptomics).
• An interdisciplinary and internationally connected research environment
• Opportunities for collaboration with MPI-CBG and Institut Curie
• Institutional support for developing an internationally competitive research programme
• Competitive employment and start-up conditions, to be specified in the final offer

Selection process

Candidates will be selected through an open, transparent and merit-based international recruitment (OTM-R) procedure.

Applications will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, originality, independent leadership, quality of the proposed research programme and compatibility with the scientific mission of BioMedRTC.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their research and participate in interviews with an international selection committee.

BioMedRTC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified researchers.

Additional comments

For participation in the selection procedure, candidates must also submit a signed consent form (https://biomedrtc.imb.bas.bg/about/documents) for the processing of personal data, confirming that they have been informed about the processing of their personal data in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Applications will not be considered if the consent form for personal data processing is not submitted.

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Position: Established Research Group Leader
Application deadline: 22.11.2026
Expected starting date: 01.01.2027 - 01.03.2027
Application submission: biomedrtc@bio21.bas.bg
Documents with selection criteria could be found at: https://biomedrtc.imb.bas.bg/about/documents
Website: https://biomedrtc.imb.bas.bg/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Roumen Tsanev Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Country: Bulgaria

City: Sofia

Postal Code: 1113

Street: Acad G. Bonchev str. 21

Contact

City: Sofia
Website: http://www.bio21.bas.bg/imb/?lang=english
Street: Acad. G.Bonchev
Postal Code: 1113
E-Mail: imb@bio21.bas.bg