Call for Applicants
How to apply
An application is only possible via the ProtAIomics online application form.
Candidates must complete the following sections:
· General Data
· Education
· Research Experience (~ 500 words)
· Scientific Interests (~ 500 words)
· Contact details of 2 referees
Applications
Applications must be in English. Applicants may indicate 3 research projects which they would like to work on, ranking them in order of preference.
Applicants should be aware that referees will be automatically contacted after submission and receive a questionnaire.Candidates should ensure that referees answer the questionnaire. Candidates must provide all information before the deadline (30th of November 2025).
The first round of applications is now closed.
Re-opened call – Project 13
This re-opened call is open exclusively for the following project:
Project 13: Assessing identification and quantification errors in mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
Only applications selecting this project will be retained for further evaluation. Applications must be submitted in English.
The deadline for submission is 28 April 2026
Referees will be contacted automatically after submission and will receive a questionnaire. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their referees complete and submit the questionnaire within the required timeframe. All application materials must be submitted before the deadline.
Project-specific requirements
Please note that some projects, such as those at EMBL EBI, IMB and DTU may follow specific institutional requirements, such as earlier deadlines to meet local recruitment procedures. Applicants must check the project descriptions of the positions they select and consult any linked institutional guidelines where applicable.
Research Projects
Start
Depending on the hosting institute, individual projects start between March and September 2026.
Duration
The positions are fully funded for 36 months by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Marie Curie Doctoral Networks (DN) Programme.
Salary
Marie Curie DNs provide a highly competitive salary to the Doctoral Candidates (DCs), including a competitive monthly living and mobility allowance and (if eligible) a monthly family allowance
Further benefits
The DCs will be involved in a Marie-Curie network with excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development.
These include:
- – Regularly adapted personal career development plans.
- – Funding for short stays at top-class research groups in the above-mentioned countries.
- – Regular training events and meetings across Europe.