Job Title: Researcher (Postdoc) in Insect Reproductive Biology (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a postdoc researcher to study insect reproduction as part of the Frenchfly project. The role involves finalizing protein analyses and collaborating with a dynamic team focused on understanding interactions in biology. Candidates should possess a PhD in insect physiology or behavioral ecology and experience in insect breeding and proteomics analysis.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of reproduction in insects.
• Experience in microscopy and behavioral data processing.
• Skills in proteomics and molecular biology data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Finalize protein analyses for the Frenchfly project.
• Collaborate closely with team members and project partners.
• Identify genes transcribed in male and female insects.

Connaissances

Understanding of adult insect biology

Experience with insect breeding

Proficiency in R and related packages

Formation

PhD in insect physiology or behavioral ecology

Outils

Statistical tools for data interpretation

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de recherche sur la biologie de l'insecte Research Field Biological sciences Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 4 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 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

Unit Name: Insect Biology Research Institute (IRBI) UMR 7261 CNRS – University of Tours
Job Description: The candidate will work at the CNRS and IRBI as part of the idemo Frenchfly project. The project involves studying the mechanisms of reproduction to identify key steps and quantify molecules (proteins) and gene expression that promote male fitness in the black soldier fly (BSF).

Team Description: The postdoc researcher will work within the IMIP team: Interactions between Insects, Microbes, and Plants at IRBI and will also collaborate closely with the participants and partners of the Frenchfly project. He.She will work closely with an assistant and the coordinator.

The researcher will be tasked with finalizing the protein analysis conducted as part of the Biosexfly regional project by the INRAE Nouzilly proteomics platform. These analyses will enable them to identify genes likely to be transcribed in males and females before and after mating. They will share these results with SYSAAF (French Poultry and Aquaculture Breeders' Union) in order to integrate these candidate genes into genetic selection schemes for the black soldier fly.

The Insect Biology Research Institute (IRBI) is dedicated to analyzing the interactions between insects and their biotic and abiotic environment. The IRBI has a dynamic and vibrant staff of 27 permanent researchers/professors. The institute also relies on the expertise of numerous postdoctoral and contract researchers, as well as 18 doctoral students, for a total staff of 75. The IRBI regularly organizes scientific seminars on various insect-related topics.

Candidates must have a good understanding of adult insect biology, particularly reproduction. They must have experience with insect breeding and be familiar with the necessary physical conditions (temperature, light, etc.). Scientific skills include proficiency in tools for studying proteomic and transcriptomic data, as well as the statistical tools required for their interpretation (R and packages).

Additional comments

Desired Education Level: PhD in insect physiology or behavioral ecology.
Desired Experience: Experience in insect breeding, microscopy, behavioral data processing, and analysis and processing of proteomics and molecular biology data.