Post-Doc - Plant-microbe interaction and selection

The INRAE laboratory Agroecology based in Dijon, France, is aiming toward a better understanding of biotic interactions (in particular between plants and microorganisms in soils) in order to conceive innovating agricultural systems that are more environmental-friendly. A part of our research is focusing on bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere. In relation to these research questions, we are looking for a post-doc fellow in the EMFEED team. The job consists in participating to the set up, realisation, follow up and analysis of a greenhouse experiment on plant and rhizosphere microbiota selection. The goal is to artificially select over several generations the best combinations of plants and microbiota for given plant properties of interest. The work will be mainly located in our 4PMI greenhouse facility (For Plant-Microbe Interaction, https://www6.dijon.inrae.fr/plateforme4pmi).

A PhD degree is required for this job, either on plant-microbe interactions, plant sciences or microbial ecology. Knowledge on plant biology and skills on plant experimentations are required. Supporting skills in molecular biology, microbioloy, bioinformatic and statistics are appreciated. Both autonomous work and team work skills are mandatory. A good mastering of English (spoken and written) is required.

The position is established for one year, with possibility for an extension.

Keywords: Plant-microbe interaction, artificial selection, molecular biology, bioinformatics/statistics

Supervisors:

Jacquiod Samuel (samuel.jacquiod@inrae.fr )

Blouin Manuel (manuel.blouin@agrosupdijon.fr)

Host Laboratory: UMR Agroécologie, Centre INRAE Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon

Address Host Laboratory: 17 rue Sully, 21065 Dijon, France

URL Host Laboratory: https://www6.dijon.inrae.fr/umragroecologie

‍Contract duration: 12 months (with possibility for an extension)

Jobs hours: Full time

Deadline application: May, Monday 10th, 2021

Starting Job: June, Monday 7th, 2021

Application:

Please send the following documents (all in one PDF file) by e-mail to samuel.jacquiod@inrae.fr :

1) For EU candidates: Copy of your national ID card or of your passport page where your photo is printed.

For non-EU candidates: Copy of your passport page where your photo is printed.

2) Curriculum Vitae (may include hyperlinks to your ResearchID, Research Gate Google Scholar accounts).

3) Detailed list of publications (may include hyperlinks to DOI of publications).

4) Letter of motivation relatively to the position (Cover Letter) in which applicants describe themselves and their contributions to previous

research projects (maximum 2 pages)

5) Copy of your PhD degree if already available.

6) Coordinates of reference persons (maximum 3, at least your master thesis supervisor):

Title, Name, organization, e-mail.

If you have questions regarding the application, please contact the supervisors.