Marie Sklodowska Curie Action - Postdoctoral individual Fellowship at IPBS-Toulouse, France (My[...]

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Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in Toulouse is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship. The position focuses on interdisciplinary approaches for understanding and targeting mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Candidates should hold a PhD and possess expertise in biochemistry, molecular microbiology, or genetics. This role offers an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of molecular biology and contribute to the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Prestations

Career development support

Mentoring for fellowship writing

Connections across Europe

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD or have it before the application deadline.
• Expertise in biochemistry, molecular microbiology and/or genetics required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on mycobacteria focusing on antibiotic resistance.
• Develop screening approaches to discover new therapeutic agents.
• Collaborate with chemistry groups to develop novel molecules.

Connaissances

Expertise in biochemistry

Molecular microbiology

Genetics

Formation

PhD

Description du poste

Organisation / Company

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Toulouse Department Biology Laboratory Institute of Microbiology and Structural Biology

Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Overview

The IPBS (Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology) is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers to apply for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship and join our laboratory to carry out their research project.

Research topic

Interdisciplinary approaches for understanding and targeting mycobacteria

The team interest is mainly in the physiology of mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria, with a focus on understanding and targeting key players involved in the biosynthesis of lipidic components of mycobacterial cell envelopes. The group has expertise in analytical and structural biochemistry of lipids and polysaccharides, molecular microbiology and protein biotechnology. We are developing screening approaches to discover new therapeutic agents. Using interdisciplinary approaches, we are interested in various aspects of early-stage drug discovery, ranging from identification to validation of targets with therapeutic interest. Notably, we collaborate with chemistry groups to develop novel molecules with unexplored modes of action. The ultimate goal is improving our knowledge of the physiology of pathogenic bacteria and their adaptation to the host to develop new strategies in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Keywords: Mycobacteria, Tuberculosis, Antibiotic resistance, drug target, cell envelope, lipid metabolism, biofilm

Experience / Skills required

• Candidates must hold a PhD or having it before the application deadline
• Expertise in biochemistry, molecular microbiology and/or genetics

✅ Work at the cutting edge of molecular biology, structural biology, imaging, and omics technologies in Toulouse, France
✅ Join a vibrant international research community, with connections across Toulouse and throughout Europe

✅ Benefit from career development support, including mentoring for fellowship writing, networking, and future job applications

Application Process

• Send a detailed CV, a cover letter outlining your research interests and motivation for joining the group, and the contact information of at least 2 professional references (potential supporters and mentors) to:
• Internal deadline: 15 January 2026

Don’t hesitate to apply now as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Other information

• Expected Starting date: From September 2026 to September 2027 depending on the funding