Postdoctoral Researcher in Influenza Surveillance: The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) is offering a postdoctoral position focusing on enhancing avian influenza surveillance and understanding the emergence of avian influenza viruses in live bird markets in Cambodia. This project is part of the TrackFLU initiative funded by the ERC Starting Grant.
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Avian Influenza Surveillance
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Epidemiology
- Pathogen Genomics
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
Location
- First year: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Remaining time: INRAE, Toulouse, France
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in disease evolution, epidemiology, or related disciplines
- Prior experience with phylodynamic analyses
- Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for fieldwork
- Proficient in English; proficiency in French is not required
- Willingness to present research at international conferences
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct fieldwork in Cambodia focusing on:
- Longitudinal studies in key premises
- Sampling birds and environments
- Sequencing positive samples
- Phylodynamic and computational analyses to investigate virus evolution and transmission dynamics
You will collaborate with INRAE, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, and other stakeholders, contributing to surveillance and response strategies for avian influenza.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV
- A short motivation letter (max 1 page) detailing interest and relevant experience
- Two reference letters
Applications should be sent to Claire Guinat at claire.guinat@envt.fr.
Last Date for Apply
April 13, 2025
This scholarship opportunity presents an exciting chance to be at the forefront of research addressing global health challenges associated with avian influenza.
