ph3Overview /h3pYour group: Fabio Petroni's lab - EMBL Rome.
/ppOur mission is to build AI systems that act as cognitive members of a scientific laboratory.
We design and evaluate agentic AI systems that collaborate with researchers across the full discovery cycle: literature analysis, hypothesis generation, experimental design, equipment orchestration, and data interpretation.
/ppResearch and engineering are deeply integrated in the lab: ideas are built into systems, and systems enable new scientific insights.
/ppYou will have access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure and the opportunity to develop and self-host state-of-the-art language models and agents.
The group works in close collaboration with wet-lab scientists and has early access to experimental data, advanced instrumentation, and deep domain expertise, enabling novel lab-in-the-loop research.
/ppThe lab is embedded within EMBL's broader AI strategy and collaborates with leading academic and industrial partners.
Candidates will be able to pursue both foundational AI research and real-world deployment in experimental scientific settings.
/p h3Your role /h3ulliDesign and build agentic AI systems for life-science discovery /liliEvaluate and benchmark models in real laboratory workflows /liliWork at the interface between AI systems and experimental biology /liliPublish high-impact research papers /li /ul h3You have /h3ulliA PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, computer engineering, AI for Science, or a related field /liliA strong publication record /liliExperience with LLMs and agentic systems.
A strong systems background,



including shell and distributed systems /liliExperience with modern infrastructure such as Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and GPUs /liliMotivation to build systems that interact with real scientific environments /liliFluency in English /li /ul pA background in biology is not required.
/p h3Contract Length /h3p2 years, with possibility of extension.
/p h3Salary /h3pYear 1 Stipend at rate of €*****,38 € per month after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions.
/p h3Professional development support /h3pThe EMBL Fellows' Career Service provides support and guidance to predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows across all six EMBL's sites.
Working with a dedicated Careers Advisor, this invaluable service will help you to take informed decisions about your career planning both in the short and longer term.
Whether your main interest is pursuing a career path in academia, exploring opportunities in industry or exploring an independent venture, the EMBL Fellows' Career Service will provide you with a portfolio of activities and resources to help you.
To find out more please visit - EMBL-fellows-career-service /p h3Why join us /h3pbEnjoy Lots Of Employee Benefits /b /pulliFinancial incentives: Monthly family and child allowances, generous stipend reviewed yearly, pension scheme,



death vantaggi and unemployment insurances /liliFlexible working arrangements including hybrid working patterns /liliPrivate medical insurance for you and your immediate family /liliGenerous time off: 30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays /liliCampus life: Free shuttle bus (Heidelberg), on-site library, subsidised on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) /liliFamily benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, paid maternity parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances /li /ul h3What else you need to know /h3ulliInternational applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions.
Read more on our page for international applicants.
/liliDiversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence.
We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
/liliJob location: All our fellowships are based on-site (for at least part of each week).
If you are living overseas, you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
/liliEMBL is a signatory of DORA.
Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here /liliHow to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system.
Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below.
We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
/li /ul h3Closing Date /h3p30/04/2026 /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

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