Postdoc Position in AI Foundation Models for Crop Microbiomes

Utrecht University

Posted: 19 September 2026 - Utrecht, Netherlands

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Join Utrecht University as a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop ARCA, an AI foundation model for crop microbiomes. This role combines deep learning, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology to create predictive models for crop microbiome engineering. You will collaborate with experimental teams and have access to extensive datasets and computational resources. Ideal candidates have a PhD in a related field and experience in deep learning and biological data analysis.

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  • Role: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: computer science
  • Research topic: AI in crop microbiomes
  • Start date: 1 January 2027
  • Application deadline: 16 October 2026