19 Aug 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS- Department
GULLIVER- Research Field
Computer science- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Application Deadline
8 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
2 Nov 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The exceptional information density and chemical stability of DNA make it a highly promising medium for digital data storage, enabling the encoding of text, images, videos, and more into nucleotide sequences. While DNA data storage technologies are advancing rapidly, computation on large DNA-encoded databases remains largely unexplored and represents a fascinating frontier for molecular computing. The development of new methods will be necessary to enable the manipulation of data within complex molecular mixtures, including information retrieval, random access, approximate search, querying and filtering, encryption, compression, and many other information-processing tasks.
Our team is looking for a talented and motivated PhD student to contribute to the development of the next generation of DNA computers, capable of processing large molecular databases. The project will combine concepts from molecular programming, microfluidics, and engineering to design sophisticated algorithms for exploring and manipulating information encoded in DNA-based graphs.
The position is fully funded by a prestigious CNRS fellowship and will be based at ESPCI Paris (Université PSL), in the heart of the French capital. This project offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of molecular biology, computer science, and engineering, within a dynamic and collaborative research environment.
We offer:
A stimulating international research environment at ESPCI Paris.
Guaranteed funding for the full duration of the PhD.
Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in molecular computing and DNA-based technologies, in France and Japan.
Relevant publications: https://blog.espci.fr/guillaumegines/publications/
The successful candidate will focus on the design and experimental implementation of sophisticated biochemical circuits, capable of answering specific query (e.g. “What is the shortest path to go from the node X to the node Y). She/he will build on the strong expertise of the laboratory on the conception and assembly of molecular programs made out of DNA oligonucleotides and enzymes, and capable of information-processing.
Activities
- Literature review and data compiling
- Planification and realization of biochemical experiments (assembly of biochemical reaction networks)
- Data analysis and regular (weekly) reporting
- Scientific communication (writing of scientific publications, conference attendance)
The job assignment will take place within the multidisciplinary environment of the Gulliver laboratory, at ESPCI Paris, located in the heart of Paris.
More information : https://www.gulliver.espci.fr/?-home -
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7083-GUIGIN-015/Default.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Candidate profile
- PhD in computer science, molecular biology or related field with an appetence for interdisciplinary research.
- Strong background in at least one of the following: molecular programming, synthetic biology, computer science, microfluidics, or related fields.
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary bridging biology, computation, and engineering.
- Creativity, independence, and enthusiasm for tackling ambitious scientific challenges.
- Website for additional job details
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7083-GUIGIN-015/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- GULLIVER
- Country
- France
- City
- PARIS 05
Contact
- City
PARIS 05- Website
http://www.gulliver.espci.fr
STATUS: EXPIRED
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