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Chen Group

Genetic control of innate animal behavior

The group starts at EMBL from Septermber 2026.

Open positions

Joining the lab

We welcome students and postdoctoral researchers interested in genetics, genomics, neuroscience, evolution, and computational biology. Our group is also currently recruiting a research technician. For all questions, please contact Jenny Chen.

Applicants for Postdoctoral Positions

Successful candidates will be expected to develop independent research ideas and take a strong leading role on his/her projects. We encourage applications from candidates with either computational or experimental backgrounds. To apply, please email Jenny Chen with your CV and a brief motivation letter describing your research interests.

Applicants for PhD or Bachelor/Master Positions

Students will have the opportunity to develop novel computational genomics methods, analyze single-cell transcriptomic and multi-omic datasets, perform high-throughput sequencing experiments, and/or design and conduct mouse behavioral assays.

PhD applicants: Please apply through the EMBL International PhD Programme.

Bachelor /Master students: Please have a look at the pages for Visitors and Undergraduates and send your CV and a brief motivation letter to Jenny Chen directly.

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