Plant Genomics Researcher M/F

IPS2 - Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in plant sciences in France is seeking a Postdoc researcher to work on genome assembly and gene annotation. The successful candidate will have a PhD and experience in molecular evolution analysis, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This full-time position offers a start date in January 2026 and is funded through the EU Research Framework Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in genome assembly of plants, particularly beans.
• Knowledge of gene annotation, especially for NLR class resistance genes.
• Strong background in molecular evolution.

Responsabilités

• Assemble bean genomes using sequencing technologies.
• Annotate genes and perform analysis on molecular evolution.
• Collaborate with team members in the project.

Connaissances

Molecular evolution analysis

Genome assembly

Gene annotation

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

IPS2 - Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay

Organisation/Company IPS2 - Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay Department Human Resources Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38h40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

You will be welcomed into the GDYNPATH team at the Paris Saclay Plant Sciences Institute (IPS2). The IPS2, located in building 630 on the Saclay campus, has a staff of 180, including 107 permanent employees (30% CNRS, 30% INRAE, 30% UPSaclay and 10% other universities).
Research at IPS2 focuses on analysing the growth and development of model plants and transferring the results of this research to cultivated species, agriculture and innovation.

You will be specifically responsible for:

• Assembling bean genomes (wild and cultivated), sequenced in PacBio Revio and ONT
• Annotating genes, particularly the NLR class, which is the predominant class of resistance genes in plants
• Analysing molecular evolution
• Establishing PanNLRome

You will work in collaboration with a research technician and the various members of the project team (lecturers and researchers).

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IPS2 - Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay Country France Geofield