General information
Offer title : Post-doctoral researcher in mucosal immunity (M/F) (H/F)
Reference : UMR5203-PHIJAY-007
Number of position : 1
Workplace : MONTPELLIER
Date of publication : 08 October 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 12 months
Expected date of employment : 1 December 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : Starting at €3,021.50 gross monthly, adjustable based on experience.
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : Indifferent
Section(s) CN : 01 - Interactions, particles, nuclei, from laboratory to cosmos
Missions
The recruited individual will be responsible for a project funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) in the field of mucosal immunity and the role of intestinal tuft cells in its regulation.
This person will carry out the necessary experiments, synthesize the results, and be proactive in generating new ideas to facilitate the progress and completion of the project. They will also conduct comprehensive scientific monitoring in their area of research.
Activities
- Breeding and management of genetically modified mouse colonies carrying multiple transgenes
- Selection of sampling methods for molecular, histological, and metabolomic analyses
- Conducting analyses such as qPCR, histology, and transcriptomics
- Writing and oral presentation of results
- Supervision of technical staff and students
Skills
- Expertise in animal experimentation (the "concepteur" level in animal experimentation is required), molecular phenotyping, and cellular and molecular biology
- Knowledge in microbiology and mucosal immunity
- Experience in managing rodent colonies
- Experience in histology and immunohistochemistry
- Ability to take a step back in the analysis and interpretation of results
- Availability, rigor in work, strong communication skills, and ability to integrate into a team
Work Context
The Institute of Functional Genomics (IGF) is a joint research unit (UMR) of CNRS, INSERM, and the University of Montpellier, with a multidisciplinary focus. Its research programs cover the fields of neuroscience, physiology, and cancer biology.
The IGF hosts approximately 350 people — including researchers, faculty members, engineers, technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and students — organized into 23 research teams, 8 technological platforms, and several research support services.
The recruited individual will work under the supervision of Drs. F. Gerbe and P. Jay within the team “Self-renewal and Differentiation of Epithelia” led by Philippe Jay.
L'IGF es situé sur le campus Arnaud de Villeneuve, partie prenante du programme Objectif Employeur Pro-Vélo.
Constraints and risks
- Handling of chemical products
- Handling of sharp/cutting objects
- Work in confined spaces with regulated access
- Screen-based work
- Possible variability in working hours
Additional Information
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