Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une université en France recherche un postdoctorant en microbiologie au sein d'un projet national sur les polluants dans les écosystèmes aquatiques. Le candidat coordonnera des recherches sur la biodégradation, travaillant avec des techniques avancées et un groupe multidisciplinaire.

Prestations

Subvention de transport jusqu'à 75%

Accès à des restaurants universitaires à tarifs préférentiels

Accès à des installations sportives et bibliothèques

Qualifications

• Doctorat en biologie ou domaine équivalent requis.
• Bonnes compétences en rédaction d'articles scientifiques.
• Expérience de 1 à 4 ans en recherche.

Responsabilités

• Établir une stratégie pour évaluer la biodégradabilité et la toxicité des molécules.
• Caractériser différents inocula microbiens par analyses génomiques.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires de projet pour prédire la biodégradation.

Connaissances

Écologie microbienne

Biochimie métabolique et structurale

Écotoxicologie microbienne

Techniques de séquençage et traitement des données

Opération de bioréacteurs

Formation

PhD en biologie ou science environnementale

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Nantes Université Department GEPEA Research Field Biological sciences » Other Environmental science » Ecology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 2 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37h15 Offer Starting Date 15 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The position is to be filled within the TEAM team of the UMR CNRS 6144 GEPEA (Process Engineering in Environment and Agro-food), site of La Roche sur Yon.

The TEAM team is recognized for its innovative approach combining diagnosis and treatment of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. Their research includes the development of biodegradation assessment strategies, microbial biosensors for the in situ detection of contaminants, the use of biomarkers and Raman spectroscopy for ecotoxicological impact assessment, as wellas advanced biodegradation processes and industrial effluent treatment through electrochemistry. By integrating emerging technologies, such as drones and smart sensors, GEPEA contributes to precise environmental monitoring and the optimization of bioprocesses for pollutant reduction.

Missions

The position will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the framework of a two-year national public-private research project. The candidate will coordinate a research axis in collaboration with the scientific supervisor.

Main activities

• Establish a strategy to evaluate the biodegradation and toxicity of organic molecules alone or in mixtures derived from essential natural oils. It will involve structuring all the biodegradation/toxicity tests currently used in the laboratory or under development
• Identify the physicochemical interactions between the constituents of the mixtures that could explain the biodegradation problems
• Characterize different microbial inocula through genomic and functional analyses
• Collaborate with project partners to help predict the potential for in silico biodegradation

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

General, theoretical, or disciplinary knowledge:

- Microbial ecology

- Metabolic and structural biochemistry

- Good knowledge in microbial ecotoxicology

Operational skills:

- Mastery of sequencing and data processing techniques to identify microbial communities and their metabolic functions

- Operation of microbial bioreactors

- Isolation of biodegrading bacteria/fungi

- Working in a group, communicating, proficiency in French, good skills in writing scientific articles

Specific Requirements

A good mastery in microbiology

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender-based and sexual violence
• Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness
• Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy
• Transport subscription up to 75 % supported
• Sustainable mobility package, in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development
• Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate
• Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus

Selection process

• Deadline for receipt of applications: 02 July 2025
• Recruitment commission : 07 July 2025
• Terms of application and communication with the candidate :
  • Application link : [e-mail]
  • Link to the Nantes Université job offers page : https://www.univ-nantes.fr/universite/recrutement/recrutement-personnels-enseignants-et-recherche
  • Website of the research unit : https://www.gepea.fr/

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