PhD candidate in gut microbiomics and enzymology

INSA-toulouse; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institution in France is offering a PhD position in human gut microbiomics and enzymology. This role is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network and involves research on gut microbiota and CAZymes using advanced techniques. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent and have experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Applications are open to individuals of any nationality who meet enrollment criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology required.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics appreciated.
• Must possess a Master's degree or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on human gut microbiomics and enzymology.
• Screen microbiome using droplet-microfluidics.
• Analyze CAZyme functions and specificity.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Bioinformatics

Formation

Master Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Technology » Biotechnology

Organisation/Company INSA-toulouse Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 12 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 18 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (TBI)announces a PhD positionin the field of human gut microbiomics and enzymology.

The position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) in the frame of the European project MetaExplore, coordinated by the University of Cambridge (UK) (https://metaexplore.eu/ ). MetaExplore has been set up to provide young researchers with hands‑on research experience and formal training in directed evolution, protein engineering, bioinformatics, chemical biology and mechanistic enzymology. In MetaExplore, 10 leading academic groups and 2 industrial partners will work together to train 15 Doctoral Candidates, alongside 9 companies and universities as associated partners and advisors.

The thesis project will be focused on the intestinal microbiota. This complex ecosystem is mainly composed of uncultured bacteria, harvesting on host and dietary glycosides thanks to a large panel of carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZymes). In this project, the human gut microbiome will be screened using droplet‑microfluidics for functions of human glycoside metabolization. The molecular bases of the specificity of the identified transporters and CAZymes towards human glycosides will then be determined, by combining functional and structural analyses.

Where to apply

E‑mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology. Experience in bioinformatics will also be appreciated.

Eligibility Criteria for the MSCA doctoral candidates:

• can be of any nationality
• must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting partner (France in the present case) for more than 12 months in the three years immediately preceding the recruitment date.
• must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment and will be enrolled in doctoral programme during the project