Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : Postdoc (M/F) in molecular biology in P. falciparum (H/F)
Référence : UMR5294-THOHOL-001
Nombre de Postes : 1
Lieu de travail : MONTPELLIER
Date de publication : mercredi 30 avril 2025
Type de contrat : Chercheur en contrat CDD
Durée du contrat : 24 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 1 octobre 2025
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : Starting from 3021.50€ gross per month, adjustable based on experience.
Niveau d'études souhaité : Doctorat
Expérience souhaitée : Indifférent
Section(s) CN : 27 - Relation hôte-pathogène, immunologie, inflammation
Missions
The postdoctoral project aims to identify and study the molecular actors and mechanisms involved in the regulation of gene expression in the mitochondrion and apicoplast of the human malaria parasite, P. falciparum.
Activités
Main activities:
- Project management
- Design and development of experiments (transfection, microscopy, transcriptomics, proteomics...).
- P. falciparum cell culture
- Data analysis and presentation (written and oral)
- Literature monitoring
- Dissemination of knowledge in seminars and conferences
Secondary activity:
- Training of students
Compétences
Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology or parasitology
- Strong knowledge in gene expression regulation and/or parasitology
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead an ambitious research project
- Good written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative team
Desired skills:
- Experience in research on P. falciparum
- Experience in cell culture
- Expertise in one or more techniques (e.g., RNA-seq, Nanopore, IFA, protein-protein interactions, etc.)
- Familiarity with bioinformatics (optional)
- Willingness to supervise students
Contexte de travail
The LPHI is a Mixed Research Unit CNRS UMR 5294, INSERM UA 15, and the University of Montpellier, dedicated to the study of infectious processes and host immune response. The postdoc will join the ATIP-Avenir team entitled "Post-transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression in P. falciparum" under the direct supervision of T. Hollin.
The LPHI laboratory offers an excellent intellectual environment for research in microbiology/parasitology, and the University of Montpellier provides numerous technical platforms that are essential for the project.
Additionally, the LPHI includes 4 teams working on parasites (Toxoplasma and Plasmodium) and thus offers a stimulating work environment and a wide range of skills and knowledge to acquire in parasitology.
We strive to create an environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported.
For more information:
https://lphi.umontpellier.fr/research-teams/team-hollin/
Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.
Contraintes et risques
Work in Containment Level 3 Laboratory