Postdoctoral Position in Institut Pasteur: The Biology of Intracellular Bacteria Unit (BBI) at Institut Pasteur, Paris, is offering a funded postdoctoral position to study the subversion of macrophage immunometabolism by intracellular bacteria. Led by Prof. Carmen Buchrieser, the BBI Unit focuses on understanding the genetic, cellular, and molecular basis of infection by intracellular bacteria. The project aims to decipher the metabolic pathways altered by intracellular bacteria during infection of human macrophages and their impact on immunometabolism. The selected candidate will use state-of-the-art metabolomics, high-dimensional immunophenotyping, and computational analyses to study infection in human primary macrophages, with a focus on Legionella pneumophila and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium as models. The position is funded for 2 years through a PTR grant awarded to Dr. Pedro Escoll and is scheduled to start in January 2024.
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area: Intracellular Bacteria, Patho-Metabolomics, Immunometabolism
- Location: Biology of Intracellular Bacteria Unit, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France
- Duration: 2 years
- Start Date: January 2024
- Funding: PTR grant awarded to Dr. Pedro Escoll
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field
- Experience in at least one of the following fields: cell biology, cellular microbiology, mass spectrometry, and/or metabolomics
- Enthusiasm for learning and working with different research techniques during the postdoctoral training
- Strong team player, independent, and collaborative
- Familiarity with Metabolomics Core Facility of Institut Pasteur (preferred)
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Position – Comparative Patho-Metabolomics of Intracellular Bacteria
The postdoctoral researcher will join the Biology of Intracellular Bacteria Unit at Institut Pasteur, Paris, to investigate how intracellular bacteria subvert macrophage immunometabolism. The project will focus on Legionella pneumophila and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium as model organisms and utilize state-of-the-art metabolomics, high-dimensional immunophenotyping, and computational analyses. The goal is to identify specific metabolic pathways altered during infection of human primary macrophages and their impact on immunometabolism. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Metabolomics Core Facility of Institut Pasteur. The position is funded for 2 years through a PTR grant awarded to Dr. Pedro Escoll.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Pedro Escoll (contact information not provided) with the following documents:
- Brief motivation letter expressing research interests
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Up to 3 recommendation letters
Last Date for Apply: Until the Position Filled
Note: The postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to conduct research in the prestigious Biology of Intracellular Bacteria Unit at Institut Pasteur. The candidate will have access to cutting-edge research facilities and work with leading experts in the field of intracellular bacteria and metabolomics. The position is funded for 2 years and is scheduled to start in January 2024.
