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Junior Group Leaders in Life Sciences

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.

The Position

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.

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.

What We Offer

• 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

Candidate 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
• Fluency in English

Previous experience as an independent group leader is not required.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter (1 page)
• PhD Certificate / Doctoral Diploma
• Research/vision statements (2-3 pages)
• Selected publications
• Funding and projects history
• Contact details of at least two referees

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 Information

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: Junior Research Group Leader
Application deadline: 16.11.2026
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/