Postdoc in Statistical Genetics

Location: Milan, Italy; onsite at the hirify.global campus. Relocation support is available for researchers moving to Italy.

Salary: up to €43,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a life science institute focused on biomedical discovery through human genetics, molecular data, clinical data, and AI.

What you will do

• Develop computational methods connecting human genetic variation to biological function.
• Integrate population-scale human genetics with single-cell, spatial, multimodal molecular, and clinical data.
• Identify cells, cellular states, and biological programs through which genetic variation influences disease.
• Drive methodological innovation at the intersection of statistical genetics, machine learning, and mechanistic biology.
• Collaborate with computational, biological, and clinical researchers across hirify.global and international academic and industry networks.
• Build an internationally recognized research profile through publications, conferences, research exchanges, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Requirements

• PhD in Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative discipline, completed or expected within six months.
• Strong publication record in leading computational biology, genetics, or biomedical journals.
• Excellent programming skills in Python.
• Strong foundation in statistical genetics and quantitative methods for large-scale genetic and molecular data.
• Familiarity with modern machine learning approaches, analytical thinking, scientific writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience with GWAS, biobanks, or population-scale genetics.
• Experience with single-cell data, spatial transcriptomics, or functional genomics.
• Experience developing research software for large-scale genomic or molecular datasets.
• Background in Bayesian statistics, causal inference, or probabilistic modelling.
• Familiarity with modern AI architectures and foundation models.

Culture & Benefits

• International and interdisciplinary AI, computational, biological, and clinical research environment.
• Access to population-scale human genetics and multimodal molecular and clinical datasets.
• Flexible working policies, competitive welfare provisions, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Parental support initiatives and relocation support for Italy.
• Three-year fixed-term contract under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, level B2.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV, motivation letter, and contact details for two referees.
• Expected start date: January 2027.