CENTURI brings together a community of scientists from internationally renowned institutes in biology, physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering to decipher the complexity and dynamics of living systems. CENTURI is mainly located on the Luminy campus of Aix-Marseille University and is affiliated to Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, INSERM and École Centrale Marseille.

The proposed projects may address or connect different scales of analysis, from molecular interaction networks to the scale of the whole organism. Candidates are expected to focus on the following areas: immunology, neurobiology, microbial organisms and communities. The selected candidates will be offered competitive funding, including salary, 3 positions (PhD or postdoc) and an annual operating budget for 5 years. In addition to this starting package, support will be provided to the selected candidates to secure external funding and transition into a tenured position.

CENTURI is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity in its hiring.


Applicants should send a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, a 2-page summary of research achievements and projects in English, and arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be sent to picall@centuri-livingsystems.org, before February 28, 2022.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to submit a full proposal by April 22, 2022, and for an interview between June 1 and June 3, 2022.