Researcher in charge of the international scientific coordination of the VECT-OH project

Universite de Montpellier; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research university in France seeks a Postdoc to lead the VECT-OH Initiative within the MIVEGEC unit. Responsibilities include overseeing the initiative's management, scientific coordination, and contributing to data analysis. Ideal candidates have a PhD in relevant fields, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in English. This position is based in Montpellier and offers collaboration with international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required in relevant fields.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate the VECT-OH Initiative.
• Ensure scientific coordination of the initiative.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis.

Connaissances

Knowledge of entomology and vector-borne disease risks

Knowledge of urban ecology

Experience with data analysis using R software

Scientific rigor

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Fluency in English

Proficiency in French

Formation

PhD or equivalent in Environmental science, Medicine, or Veterinary medicine

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Universite de Montpellier Department Human Resources Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Medical sciences » Medicine Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 2 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 2025-R0410 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- work environment:

The mission of the MIVEGEC joint-research unit (Infectious Diseases and Vectors: Ecology, Genetics, Evolution, Control) is to understand maintenance, amplification and transmission of infectious agents and their genetic and non-genetic determinants through integrative and transdisciplinary research in order to better grasp the evolution of these infectious systems and improve control over them.

- main mission:

The main mission of the recruited individual will be to lead and coordinate the VECT-OH Initiative, and to contribute to the analysis and dissemination of data generated by the various research projects conducted by international partners.

- activities:

• Oversee the administrative management of the VECT-OH Initiative (including preparation and coordination of field missions, scientific and financial reporting, recruitment), in collaboration with the administrative services of the University of Montpellier and the Research Support Office of the MIVEGEC research unit;
• Ensure the scientific coordination of the VECT-OH Initiative: organize and facilitate partner meetings (both in-person and online), conduct scientific monitoring, and contribute to the development of project proposals in response to relevant calls for proposals;
• Contribute to international training activities on the topic;
• Participate in data collection activities, including fieldwork conducted in Montpellier and its metropolitan area;
• Contribute to the analysis of data generated by the various projects – with priority given to analyzing the Californian dataset made available to the consortium.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• General knowledge of entomology and associated vector-borne disease risks(affecting animals, humans, and plants)
• General knowledge of urban ecology
• Experience with data analysis, particularly usingR software
• Scientific rigor
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, adaptability, and ability to work in a team
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse disciplinary and sectoral backgrounds
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is desirable

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Maladies Infectieuses et Vecteurs : Ecologie Génétique Evolution et Contrôle (MIVEGEC) Country France City Montpellier Geofield