Missions

The mission is to lead a screening project aimed at identifying new antiviral compounds and characterizing their mode of action in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster.

Activités

Main Responsibilities:
• Design, organize, and conduct the screening of antiviral compounds
• Analyze experimental results and characterize the mechanisms of action of identified compounds.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of an assistant engineer assigned to the project.
• Manage and monitor the project in collaboration with the research team
• Prepare scientific reports and contribute to the valorization of results.
Others:
• Participate in laboratory organization
• Be involved in mentoring/advising team students

Compétences

• PhD in virology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology (in virology would be a plus), with mastery of associated tools and techniques; Cell culture work is essential
• Prior experience in project management and data analysis will be highly valued.
• Proficiency in English at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Autonomy, rigor, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team.

Une expérience préalable en gestion de projet et en analyse de données sera fortement appréciée.
Maîtriser l'anglais de niveau C1 selon le cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues.
Autonomie, rigueur, capacité à travailler en équipe dans un contexte multidisciplinaire et international.

Contexte de travail

The research engineer will join the Insect Models of Innate Immunity Research Unit (UPR9022), located at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMC) on the Esplanade campus in Strasbourg (65 members). This unit is dedicated to studying the molecular and cellular foundations of anti-infectious defense using drosophila flies (Drosophila melanogaster and 12 other species spanning 40 million years of evolution) as well as Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes.
The research engineer will join a team of 12 members and will be responsible for a screening project aimed at identifying novel antiviral compounds and characterizing their mode of action in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster.
This ambitious two-year project, funded by the Chinese company Infinitus, aims to explore innovative approaches in the field of antivirals. The position is available immediately and includes the supervision of an assistant engineer

Contraintes et risques

The usual constraints associated with biological laboratory work, including monitoring experiments and maintaining living equipment.

Informations complémentaires

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