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Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomathematics, INSERM – PCCEI Research Unit, France

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomathematics: The INSERM PCCEI research unit at the University of Montpellier is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Modelling & Quantitative Epidemiology division.

This 24-month position is part of the PReViX project (Pandemic Preparedness for Respiratory Virus X), a nationally funded flagship initiative aimed at strengthening France’s response to future pandemics. The role focuses on integrating biomathematics, biostatistics, and artificial intelligence to develop early-risk assessment tools for emerging infectious diseases.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomathematics / Biostatistics × AI for Pandemic Preparedness


Summary Table

CategoryDetails
PositionPostdoctoral Researcher
OrganizationINSERM – PCCEI Research Unit
ProjectPReViX (Pandemic Preparedness for Respiratory Virus X)
Duration24 Months
Salary~ €3,000 gross/month (experience-based)
LocationMontpellier, France
Work TimeFull-time (38h30/week)
Remote Work1 day/week (after 6 months)
Leave45 days/year

Designation

Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-Term INSERM Contract)


Research Area

  • Quantitative Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics & Biomathematics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Health
  • Infectious Disease Modelling
  • Pandemic Preparedness

Location

Montpellier, France
(INSERM PCCEI Research Unit, 60 rue de Navacelles, 34090)


Eligibility / Qualification

Applicants must have:

  • PhD in one of the following:
    • Biostatistics
    • Quantitative Epidemiology
    • Applied Mathematics
    • AI for Health & Life Sciences
  • Strong expertise in Machine Learning / Deep Learning
  • Advanced programming skills in R and/or Python (preferably both)

Preferred (but not mandatory):

  • Experience in infectious disease modelling

Job Description

Project Focus: Early Risk Assessment Work Package

The selected candidate will contribute to building next-generation tools for pandemic response by:

  • Designing an evidence-based early-risk framework for emerging respiratory viruses
  • Analyzing multidisciplinary expert surveys on pathogen characteristics and thresholds
  • Conducting time-aware meta-analyses of outbreak data (first 200 days)
  • Developing bias-correction methods for early-stage epidemiological estimates
  • Creating AI-driven early warning tools combining:
    • Mathematical epidemiology
    • Machine learning approaches

Collaboration & Travel

  • Active collaboration with national consortium partners
  • Funded travel to Bordeaux and Paris

Research Environment

The PCCEI unit (Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections) is a highly interdisciplinary research group including expertise in:

  • Epidemiology
  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Infectiology
  • Public Health

The Modelling & Quantitative Epidemiology division is co-led by:

  • Constanze Ciavarella
  • Mircea T. Sofonea

The team currently includes researchers, a professor, an engineer, and PhD students, with strong clinical and international collaborations.


Why Montpellier?

Montpellier is a vibrant academic and cultural hub with:

  • Over 520,000 residents in the metropolitan area
  • Close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
  • Excellent climate with abundant sunshine
  • Free public transport for residents
  • Fast high-speed rail connections across France

It is also home to:

  • One of the world’s oldest medical schools (founded in 1220)
  • More than 80,000 students
  • Over 100 research laboratories
  • Global recognition in population biology research

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • References

Application Emails:

  • mircea•sofonea (at) umontpellier•fr
  • larissa•girard (at) inserm•fr

Last Date to Apply

Open until filled

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