Postdoctoral Researcher in Bacterial Genomics (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the genomic evolution of intracellular bacteria (genus Rickettsia) associated with ticks, using a range of bioinformatics approaches for comparative genomics and phylogenomics analyses.

Based in Montpellier within the MIVEGEC unit (CNRS/IRD/University of Montpellier), the role requires PhD in evolutionary biology and strong bioinformatics experience, with good English for scientific writing and international collaborations.

Qualifications

• PhD in evolutionary biology or related field is required.
• Solid experience in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology and phylogenetics.
• Good scientific English for writing and collaboration with international partners.

Responsabilités

• Investigate genomic evolution of intracellular bacteria (genus Rickettsia) associated with ticks.
• Apply a range of comparative genomics and phylogenomics analyses.
• Collaborate closely with the research team and project collaborators.

Connaissances

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Phylogenetics

Evolutionary biology

Scientific communication

Formation

PhD in evolutionary biology or related field

Outils

Bioinformatics software

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Maladies infectieuses et vecteurs : écologie, génétique, évolution et contrôle Research Field Biological sciences Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Within the framework of an ANR-funded project, the postdoctoral researcher will investigate the genomic evolution of intracellular bacteria (genus Rickettsia) associated with ticks.

The postdoctoral researcher will use a range of complementary bioinformatics approaches for comparative genomics and phylogenomics analyses.

The position is part of an ANR-funded project within the MIVEGEC research unit in Montpellier, a joint research unit of CNRS, IRD, and the University of Montpellier specializing in the study of infectious diseases and their vectors, at the interface of ecology, evolution, genetics, and health. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with members of the research team and with the collaborators involved in the project.

The candidate should hold a PhD in evolutionary biology or a related field and have solid experience in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology, phylogenetics, and bioinformatics. Good scientific communication skills are required, including a good command of English for scientific writing and interactions with international collaborators. The candidate should also demonstrate initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.