Call for a Junior or Senior Researcher on Chronic Inflammatory Diseases at INFINITE, Lille, France

Inserm; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking an established researcher in biological sciences. This role involves developing ambitious research projects focusing on inflammatory diseases and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a PhD and have expertise in innovative research tools. An attractive funding package will be offered, with opportunities for permanent positions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should propose a project addressing molecular mechanisms of inflammatory diseases.
• Development of innovative tools and original expertise is welcome.
• Experience with economic development in research programs is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop an ambitious research project within CPER-ResIsT-omics.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a cross-disciplinary research environment.
• Apply for a permanent research position at Inserm or University of Lille.

Connaissances

Expertise in biological mechanisms

Experience in drug discovery

Knowledge of bioinformatics

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Outils

Omics platforms

Flow cytometry

NGS

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Inserm Department U1286 Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 18 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation (INFINITE), a Center of Excellence in Biology and Biomedical Research dedicated to understanding and treating inflammatory diseases, is seeking an outstanding junior or senior principal investigator to develop an ambitious project within the framework of the CPER-ResIsT-omics program (“Resistance, Complications, Vulnerability Factors and a Holistic Approach for Therapeutic Innovations in Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases”).

Candidates should propose an applicative project addressing the identification of molecular, cellular, and pathophysiological mechanisms involved in complications and/or resistance of inflammatory diseases. The development of innovative tools (bioinformatics, omics, organotypic, drug discovery, etc.) and/or an original expertise in a biological mechanism to better characterize or target these mechanisms will be welcome. The research program must include an economic development axis (patent, business collaboration, clinical trials, start-up, etc.)

The selected candidate will join INFINITE (https://lille-inflammation-research.org/en/), an international research unit studying inflammation from its origins to its complications to develop new therapeutic solutions. INFINITE brings together 130 team members in open, cross-disciplinary groups. The institute's strong connection with the Lille University Hospital (CHU Lille) enables fundamental and translational research based on highly phenotyped patient databases and cohorts.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate laboratory space and access to state-of-the-art core facilities (histology, BSL-2, biochemical analysis, organotypic culture, chemical synthesis, etc.). Additional cutting-edge facilities (omics platforms, flow cytometry, imaging, NGS, animal facility, etc.) are accessible through the local network of platforms (https://ums-plbs.univ-lille.fr/).

INFINITE is committed to gender balance, and applications from women are strongly encouraged. Junior candidates should be eligible for competitive start-up programs such as ERC or ATIP-AVENIR. An initial attractive two-year funding package will be provided. The successful candidate will be accompanied to apply for a permanent research position (Inserm, University of Lille).

Applications (in English) should include:

• CV (2 pages)
• Short description of achievements and record of self-financing (2 pages)
• Research project (3 pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees

Deadline for applications: December 18th, 2025

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-site visit and interview.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent