One year research engineer in environmental marine genomics

Aix-Marseille Université; France; Presencial; EUR 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aix-Marseille Université invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral researcher position in Marseille, focusing on marine microorganisms, their symbiotic interactions, and ecological roles. The project emphasizes DNA extraction, library preparation for sequencing, qPCR, microalgal culture, and live-cell imaging to uncover links between microbial behavior and natural ecosystem processes.

Applicants should hold a PhD in environmental science, biology, or computer science-related fields and

Formación

• Experience in marine ecosystem understanding and environmental genomics analysis, demonstrated through publications.
• PhD in a relevant field is required or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills in English and French are expected.

Responsabilidades

• Perform DNA extraction and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing.
• Conduct qPCR, microalgal culturing, and in vitro microfluidic approaches combined with live-cell microscopy.
• Contribute to data analysis, protocol development, and interpretation; prepare technical reports and manuscripts.

Conocimientos

Marine ecosystem knowledge

Environmental genomics

Publications

Educación

PhD or equivalent

PhD or equivalent

PhD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Aix-Marseille Université Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Biological sciences » Biology Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 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

The project focuses on the development and optimization of molecular tools and experimental protocols to investigate the behavior of marine microorganisms and their symbiotic interactions, with the broader aim of understanding their roles in marine ecosystem functioning.

The main activities will include DNA extraction and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing, qPCR, microalgal culturing, and the combination of in vitro microfluidic approaches with live-cell microscopy. The candidate will also contribute to data analysis and interpretation, protocol development and optimization, the preparation of technical reports, and the writing of scientific publications.

This work will ultimately aim to establish links between microbial cell behavior and ecological processes occurring in natural marine environments.

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Computer science » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Specific Requirements

Experience in marine ecosystem understanding and environmental genomics analysis, demonstrated through publications.

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science » Other Years of Research Experience None

The selection of the fellows will be carried out by the research group offering the position and will follow the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment.

• Pre-selection: the pre-selection will be based on the candidate’s CV, motivation letter, referenceletterand the research interests
• Interviews: the pre-selected candidates will be invited to an oral interview to further assess their qualification and research motivation.
• Notification to the candidates: the successful candidates will receive a notification after the oral interview with the expected start date.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute INSTITUT MEDITERRANEEN D’OCEANOLOGIE (M.I.O) Country France City Marseille Postal Code 13288 Street 163 Avenue de Luminy Geofield