Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our multinational team at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBCM) in Strasbourg, France. The successful candidate will contribute to broadening and deepening our understanding of arbovirus infections and the antiviral mechanisms at work in human skin. This project involves transcriptomic analysis and tissue engineering approaches.
Researcher in Biology, Life Sciences, and Earth Sciences (M/F)
Designation: Researcher (CDD)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Reference | UPR3572-BENVOI-001 |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Location | Strasbourg, France |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (CDD) |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Start Date | February 1, 2026 |
| Work Schedule | Full-time |
| Salary | Starting from a gross salary of €3071,50 per month, depending on experience |
| Desired Study Level | Doctorate |
| Desired Experience | 1 to 4 years |
| CN Section(s) | 27 – Host-pathogen relationship, immunology, inflammation |
Research Area:
- Arbovirus Infections
- Immunology
- Molecular Virology
- Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Tissue Engineering
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Immunology or Virology
- Knowledge of host defenses or molecular virology.
- Ability to work in a confined environment (BSL3) and to handle viruses and mosquitoes in this environment.
- English language proficiency at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Autonomy and ability to critique/analyze one’s own work and that of colleagues.
- Ability to supervise interns and students.
Job Description:
- Mosquito handling, virus microinjection, saliva collection.
- Single-cell transcriptomic analysis (scRNA-seq), quantitative PCR, and bioinformatic analyses.
- Analysis of infected human tissue: flow cytometry, immunofluorescence.
- Cell biology: Dissociation of human skin tissue, maintenance of primary cells in culture and management of their stocks, reconstruction of human skin in three-dimensional culture.
- Production and titration of viral stocks.
How to Apply:
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Last Date to Apply: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 23:59:00 (Paris time)
