Postdoc in Microbiology: Microbial Interactions & Biocontrol

Université Bourgogne Europe; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Université Bourgogne Europe invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate microbial antagonism using Metschnikowia pulcherrima. The project spans pulcherriminic acid production, antagonistic molecules, and microfluidic-based interaction studies, with emphasis on single-cell analyses and imaging.

The role requires a PhD in microbiology-related field and demonstrated skills in yeast biology, microbiology techniques, and experimental design.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology, biotechnology or microbial biology required.
• Experience with yeast cultivation and characterization preferred.
• Strong quantitative microbiology and molecular biology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Characterize the diversity of pulcherriminic acid production among a collection of M. pulcherrima strains.
• Evaluate antagonistic activity of strains against selected indicator microorganisms.
• Investigate relation between pulcherriminic acid production and antifungal activity.
• Develop microfluidics approaches and real-time imaging to study microbial interactions.

Skills

Yeast cultivation

Quantitative microbiology

Molecular biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in microbiology/biotechnology/microbial biology

Job description

Université Bourgogne Europe invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate microbial antagonism using Metschnikowia pulcherrima. The project spans pulcherriminic acid production, antagonistic molecules, and microfluidic-based interaction studies, with emphasis on single-cell analyses and imaging.

The role requires a PhD in microbiology-related field and demonstrated skills in yeast biology, microbiology techniques, and experimental design.