Researcher in molecular and cellular biology life sciences, M/F

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French research organization is looking for a researcher specializing in insect biology to establish a research group focused on host-pathogen interactions. The candidate will leverage knowledge in Drosophila genetics and collaborate with existing research teams within the NetRNA LabEx network. A PhD in relevant fields is required, along with strong English proficiency and the ability to lead and coach others in a cutting-edge research environment equipped with advanced facilities.

Prestations

Start-up package of 450k€

Private care insurance

Administrative restaurant with sponsored meals

Qualifications

• PhD required in molecular and cellular biology or immunology.
• Knowledge of Drosophila genetics, host defenses, or molecular virology.
• Fluent in English (C1 level); excellent critical and analytical abilities.

Responsabilités

• Establish and lead a research group in host-pathogen interactions.
• Maintain and cross Drosophila strains, perform epistasis analysis.
• Collaborate within existing research networks.

Connaissances

Drosophila genetics

Host-pathogen interactions

Insect physiology

English proficiency (C1)

Autonomy

Ability to coach trainees

Formation

PhD in molecular and cellular biology or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Modèles Insectes Immunité Innée Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 19 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 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

The selected applicant will establish a research group to work on the biology of host‑pathogen interactions in insects. He will bring new lines of research to the unit (evolution, regulation of gene expression, metabolism, bioinformatics, etc…) and his project should demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with existing groups in the NetRNA LabEx network (https://labex-netrna.cnrs.fr/presentation/netrna-teams/ ).

Responsibilities

• Drosophila genetics: maintenance and crosses of drosophila strains, epistasis analysis, production of mutant or transgenic lines
• Host‑pathogen interactions innate immunity
• Insect physiology
• Direction of a small research group

Research Context

The unit “Insects Models of Innate Immunity” performs cutting edge basic research on insect‑pathogen interactions, focusing on the fruit‑fly Drosophila as well as vector mosquitoes Anopheles and Aedes (https://ibmc.cnrs.fr/en/laboratoire/m3i/ ). The department is part of the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMC), located at the heart of the University of Strasbourg campus in France. The IBMC provides a world‑class research environment, equipped with cutting‑edge facilities for proteomics, genomics, advanced cell imaging and a dedicated insectarium for infectiology studies, including BSL3 containment. Our department participates in the NetRNA consortium, which offers a start‑up package of 450k€ covering salary and research support for 3‑5 years. The Institute is located in the center of the University of Strasbourg's central campus, accessible by bus and Tram. The CNRS contributes to the payment of a private care insurance to cover part of the cost of travel by public transport. An administrative restaurant is available on campus. Meals are sponsored by the CNRS.

Qualifications

• Diploma required: PhD in molecular and cellular biology or immunology or virology/microbiology or genetics
• Knowledge on fly genetics and of its physiology, of host defences or molecular virology
• English level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; C1 corresponding to the autonomous level
• Autonomy, ability to critique/analyse his/her personal work and that of colleagues with constructive proposals
• Ability to coach trainees and students