Post-doctoral position (M/F) - RNA viruses and Host factors

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A renowned research institution in France is seeking a motivated researcher to join a team focused on Deltaviruses at the Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier. The role includes purification of viral proteins, conducting genetic screens, and working within an international team. Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds in Biochemistry and Virology, with excellent technical and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Biochemistry and/or Virology.
• Excellent technical, organizational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dynamic and able to work as part of a group and independently.

Responsabilités

• Purification and identification of proteins associated with viral genomes.
• Conduct CRISPR and RNAi genetic screens.
• Viral production and infection in L-3 containment laboratory.
• Perform microscopy, cloning, flow cytometry, cell culture, RT-qPCR, and western blot.

Connaissances

Biochemistry

Virology

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de génétique moléculaire de Montpellier Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 5 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious researcher to join our young team “RNA viruses and host factors” led by Karim Majzoub, at the "Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier” (France). The candidate will work under the direct supervision of Karim Majzoub on a project focused on Deltaviruses, a family of viruses discovered recently in several animal species, whose human representative is Hepatitis Delta virus. This project, funded by the ATIP-AVENIR grant (CNRS/INSERM), is part of an international scientific collaboration with researchers from Harvard University (USA) and Helsinki University (Finland).

• Purification and identification of proteins associated with viral genomes in different cell models (human, rodent, avian, snake and insect)
• CRISPR and RNAi genetic screens
• Viral production and infection in L-3 containment laboratory
• Microscopy (RNA, proteins)
• Classical molecular and cell biology techniques: cloning, Flow cytometry, cell culture, RT-qPCR, western blot

The applicant will benefit from a highly collaborative and international environment. The host team is part of IGMM, a research center dedicated to study molecular genetics. IGMM provides access to state-of-the art platforms and technical support. The institute is located in the beautiful city of Montpellier, in the south of France.

• Strong background in Biochemistry and/or Virology
• Excellent technical, organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated, dynamic and able to work as part of a group and independently