Overview We are looking for a curious, creative, and driven Postdoctoral Researcher to join the research group of Mathieu Boulard at EMBL Rome to study gene regulation in neurons. The project focuses on how chromatin governs olfactory receptor gene choice, an epigenetic mechanism by which olfactory neurons express a single olfactory receptor gene while repressing hundreds of unselected paralogous genes.
Responsibilities Explore the molecular logic of allelic exclusion using the paradigm of olfactory receptor gene choice.
Profile chromatin and transcription in subpopulations of olfactory sensory neurons.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to experimental design and data analysis.
Qualifications PhD in life science.
Strong interest in functional genome biology and/or molecular neuroscience.
Expertise in chromatin biology and/or mouse genetics is essential.
Hands‐on experience with mouse models or another model organism.
Experience with transcriptomics and epigenomic profiling (RNA‐seq, Cut&run;).




Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the highest ethical standards.
Experience with flow cytometry is an advantage, but not required.
Knowledge of Italian is not required.
Benefits and Conditions 12‐month fixed‐term contract.
Starting date before September 1, 2026.
Salary commensurate with experience and in line with EMBL guidelines.
Competitive salary, social security/family benefits, full medical insurance, relocation support, professional development, and extensive training.
Support for applying for independent funding and career development.
Application Process Please submit a cover letter, your CV, and the contact details of two referees through the EMBL online application system.
Equal Opportunity Statement EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from all genders, cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics.
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📌 Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuro Epigenetics (Italia)
🏢 1000 European Molecular Biology Laboratory
📍 Italia