Postdoctoral Research Position in Phage Engineering

The Phage; Cergy; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CY Cergy Paris Université invites applications for a 24-month Postdoctoral Research Position in the ERRMECe Laboratory to contribute to the PHAGOBOOST project. This role focuses on developing genetically engineered bacteriophages to combat biofilm-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary consortium across CY Cergy Paris Université, CIRI Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, and BioCIS, working on phage genome editing strategies that balance

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Biological Engineering, Synthetic Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong expertise in microbiology and microbiology techniques.
• Demonstrated research excellence through peer-reviewed publications.

Responsabilités

• Identify genetic determinants for stable bacteriophage genome engineering.
• Develop and implement advanced phage genome editing techniques.
• Engineer bacteriophages while maintaining biological fitness.
• Evaluate antibiofilm activity of engineered phages using relevant experimental models.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to scientific publications.
• Participate in collaborative research activities and project reporting.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.

Connaissances

Microbiology techniques

Biological engineering

Molecular biology

Formation

PhD in Microbiology or related

Description du poste

CY Cergy Paris Université is inviting applications for a 24-month Postdoctoral Research Position in the ERRMECe Laboratory to contribute to the PHAGOBOOST project. This exciting opportunity focuses on developing genetically engineered bacteriophages to combat biofilm-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections.

The project aims to establish innovative bacteriophage engineering strategies that improve antibiofilm activity while preserving phage fitness. Researchers will work with a unique collection of clinically relevant Silviavirus bacteriophages currently used in compassionate-use programs in France, providing a strong translational pathway toward next-generation phage therapeutics.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary consortium that includes:

• ERRMECe Laboratory, CY Cergy Paris Université
• Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie (CIRI), Lyon
• Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL)
• BioCIS (CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay & CYU)

The position is funded through the PHAGOBOOST project under CY Generations, supported by the French Government’s France 2030 – Investissements d’Avenir initiative.

Key Responsibilities

The selected researcher will:

• Identify genetic determinants for stable bacteriophage genome engineering.
• Develop and implement advanced phage genome editing techniques.
• Engineer bacteriophages while maintaining biological fitness.
• Evaluate antibiofilm activity of engineered phages using relevant experimental models.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to scientific publications.
• Participate in collaborative research activities and project reporting.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• A PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Biological Engineering, Synthetic Biology, or a closely related discipline
• Strong expertise in microbiology and microbiology techniques.
• Demonstrated research excellence through peer-reviewed publications.