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2-years post-doctoral position to explore host lipid metabolism and Dendritic Cells immune responses in the context of Dengue Virus infection

11 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Institut de Recherche en Infectologie de Montpellier - CNRS
Research Field
Medical sciences » Health sciences
Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
France
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We have the opportunity to hire a highly motivated and enthusiastic junior post-doctoral researcher for a 2-years contract with possibility to extend with grant applications.

The successful candidate will specifically investigate the role of lipid metabolism and lipidic organelles in myeloid immune cells functions and responses upon DENV infection while also contributing in deciphering the consequences on vascular integrity.

The post-doctoral project will be developed at the Institute of Research in Infectiology of Montpellier (IRIM UMR9004 - CNRS), a scientific center of CNRS and Montpellier University supporting innovative and cutting-edge academic research covering broad aspects of human and animal infectious diseases in order to foster our current knowledge on host-pathogen interactions.

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

the candidate should demonstrate the following:
➢ skills in handling and/or engineering mammalian cells and human primary cells
➢ ability or willingness to work in a BSL-3 area
➢ Excellent communication skills: strong reading, oral and writing skills in English. At least basic notions of French.
➢ Excellent team-spirit and social nature

 

Specific Requirements

➢ past experience with BSL-3-restricted pathogens (and specifically Flaviviruses) will be positively considered

➢ Past experience in lipid metabolism and/or omics approaches might be an asset.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
IRIM UMR9004 - CNRS
Country
France
City
Montpellier
Postal Code
34000
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Occitanie
City
Montpellier
Website
Street
1919 Route de Mende
Postal Code
34293
E-Mail
fabien.blanchet@irim.cnrs.fr