Postdoctoral Opportunity on skin response to mosquito infectious bite in Pompon’s group at MIVE[...]

French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in Montpellier is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to focus on mosquito-borne diseases, employing cutting-edge tools to decipher skin infection mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mouse immunity and flow cytometry, alongside a strong publication record. The position offers an attractive salary, a stimulating work environment, and the opportunity for contract renewal over three years, set to start between September and December 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in mouse immunity and flow cytometry.
• Good track-record of publications.
• High level of intellectual engagement.

Responsabilités

• Apply tools to decipher the molecular architecture of bite-initiated skin infection.
• Conduct research on factors determining skin infection.
• Work independently and propose hypotheses.

Connaissances

mouse immunity

flow cytometry

problem-solving skills

Formation

PhD in Biological Sciences

Description du poste

French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development

Organisation/Company French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development Department MIVEGEC Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Zoology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 1 Jun 2026 - 10:10 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 Sep 2025 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

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on earth due to their ability to transmit deadly and life-debilitating pathogens. Arboviruses transmitted by mosquito threaten almost the whole human population. Unfortunately, there are neither effective vaccine nor therapeutics and vector control has moderate effect on epidemics.

Skin infection following mosquito infectious bite is required for systemic infection. Hence, understanding the factors determining skin infection are paramount to understand arbovirus transmission. The team has developed cutting-edge tools leveraging in vivo transmission models, single-cell transcriptomics and mosquito transgenics to address this question. The post-doctoral project aims at applying these tools and knowledge to decipher the molecular architecture of bite-initiated skin infectionwith a focus on translational applications to combat mosquito-borne diseases.

The project will take place in the team of Dr Julien Pompon ( https://scholar.google.com.sg/citations?user=wRQf0q8AAAAJ&hl=en ) in the IRD-CNRS-UM unit MIVEGEC in Montpellier, France. MIVEGEC possesses BSL2 and BSL3 cell labs, a recent BSL3 insectary and a fully-equipped BSL3 animal facility. Rich with its mosquito and virology research community, MIVEGEC and Montpellier represent a stimulating environment. The Dr Pompon’s team is well-funded through EU Horizon, ANRS and FRM grants and well-integrated into an international network of scientists with diverse expertise. The project and the research team will provide an excellent stimulating and nurturing environment for a young researcher career.

We are searching for a motivated post doc candidate with a strong expertise in mouse immunity and flow cytometryand a good track-record of publications. We strongly encourage candidates from fields that are not related to arboviruses to apply. The candidate should have a high level of intellectual engagement and excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and generate hypotheses is essential.

We offer a one-year contract renewable for 3 years. Salary is attractive (2400-3400€ before taxes) and will depend upon experience. Only selected candidates will be invited for interview. The position is expected to start between September and December 2025. The position will remain opened until a suitable candidate is found.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut de Recherche pour le Dévelopement Country France City Montpellier Geofield