Call for Applicants
How to apply
An application is only possible via the ProtAIomics online application form.
Candidates must complete the following sections:
· General Data
· Education
· Research Experience (~ 500 words)
· Scientific Interests (~ 1000 words)
· CV (upload of PDF)
· Motivation letter (upload of PDF)
· Contact details of 2 referees
Applications
Applications must be in English. Applicants may indicate 3 research projects which they would like to work on, ranking them in order of preference.
The upload of reference letters is not mandatory, but applicants should be aware that referees will be automatically contacted after submission and receive a questionnaire.
Candidates must provide all information before the deadline (31st of January 2026).
Candidates should ensure that referees answer the questionnaire until the 7th of February 2026.
Research Projects
Start
Depending on the hosting institute, individual projects start between April and September 2026.
Duration
The positions are fully funded for 36 months by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Marie Curie Doctoral Networks (DN) Programme.
Salary
Marie Curie DNs provide a highly competitive salary to the Doctoral Candidates (DCs), including a competitive monthly living and mobility allowance and (if eligible) a monthly family allowance.
Further benefits
The DCs will be involved in a network with excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development.
These include:
- – Regularly adapted personal career development plans.
- – Funding for short stays at top-class research groups in the above-mentioned countries.
- – Regular training events and meetings across Europe.
Find more details about the 15 open DC positions and eligibility criteria here