Call for Post-doctoral fellows – 2025
The Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology (IPBS) of Toulouse, France, is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers to apply for Marie Skłodowska-Curie and/or EMBO fellowships, and join our laboratory to carry out their research project.
Funding opportunities
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) is a prestigious organization over 2,100 leading researchers the life sciences accross Europe and beyond. It promotes scientific excellence, collaboration, and the development of researchers at all career stages.
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship (link) – Deadline: 11 July 2025
As part of Horizon Europe, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. MSCA supports young researchers’ careers and fosters excellence in research.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (link) – Deadline: 10 September 2025
The fundings provide living allowance, mobility allowance, family allowance (if applicable), research costs, travel and relocation support.
Candidates must hold a PhD or having it before the fellowship begins.
Each funding opportunity has specific eligibility requirements. Please ensure you review them before applying.
List of Research projects and Supervisors
Supervisor | Research project |
Catherine Muller | |
Catherine Muller | Deciphering the role of bone marrow adipocytes in prostate cancer progression |
Etienne Meunier | |
Priyanka Sharma | Epigenetic events, and transcriptional plasticity in cancer progression |
Sébastien Britton | The mechanisms regulating the association of the Ku complex with DNA ends in human cells |
Ahmed Amine Khamlichi | Deciphering the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms that control class switch recombination |
Application Process
1) Select the project in which you are interested
2) Send a detailed CV and cover letter (in one PDF document) to the contact listed in the job offer.
Email subject line: IPBS_Postdoctoral Fellowship Application: [Supervisor Name]_[Candidate Name]
3) Internal deadline (to IPBS): 21 May 2025
4) Starting date : 1st May 2026
Why join IPBS?
Located in Toulouse, France, IPBS is a leading research institute affiliated with CNRS and the University of Toulouse.
We offer:
• Cutting-edge research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities in molecular biology, structural biology, imaging, and omics technologies
• A collaborative and international scientific community, committed to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity
• A campus at the University of Toulouse, that offers a multidisciplinary education in the fields of science, health, engineering, and technology, representing one of the most important scientific research clusters in France
• A supportive career development, including mentoring for fellowship writing, networking, and future job applications
• Collaborative opportunities across multiple research centers in Toulouse and within European networks
Toulouse offers a dynamic and affordable city with rich culture, and a high quality of life
Situated between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, close to the Pyrenees’ Mountain, Toulouse has long been a major crossroad in Europe. Attracting 15,000 newcomers every year, Toulouse boasts a particularly rich vibrant cultural and artistic heritage. Capital of Occitanie Region, the leading French region for research and innovation – with over 15,000 academic researchers and 7,500 PhD students, R&D represents 3.5% of its GDP in 2022.