Junior Group Leaders in Life Sciences

sciences; Medical sciences; Computer science Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3) Positions: Other Positions Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Sofia) Country: Bulgaria Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description BioMedRTC – Biomedical Research and Technology Centre Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Sofia, Bulgaria 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 across molecular and cell biology, including interdisciplinary research combining experimental, computational and quantitative approaches in the field of cancer or rare diseases. Where to apply E-mail: biomedrtc@bio21.bas.bg Requirements Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications BioMedRTC invites applications from outstanding early-career researchers to establish independent research groups in molecular and cell biology and related biomedical disciplines. We seek ambitious scientists with excellent research achievements, original scientific ideas and strong potential to become internationally recognized leaders in their fields. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop independent research programmes, build their own research teams and contribute to the establishment of a dynamic and internationally competitive research environment. Specific Requirements Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and demonstrate: Outstanding PhD/postdoctoral research track record relative to career stage Scientific independence or clear trajectory toward independence High-quality peer-reviewed publications with significant contribution and impact Evidence of innovative and original scientific thinking 1–10 years of experience since completing their PhD Previous experience as an independent group leader is not required. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Research Field: Biological sciences Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Additional Information Benefits Scientific independence and the opportunity to establish a group with funding for up to 5-6 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, potential for 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. Website for additional job details: https://biomedrtc.imb.bas.bg/about/documents Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 5 Company/Institute: Roumen Tsanev Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Country: Bulgaria City: Sofia, Bulgaria Postal Code: 1113 Street: 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria, Acad G. Bonchev str, 21 Contact City: Sofia Website: https://biomedrtc.imb.bas.bg/ Street: Acad. G.Bonchev Postal Code: 1113 E-Mail: biomedrtc@bio21.bas.bg