Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Pathogen Detection

Há 3 dias


Porto, Porto, Portugal Universite De Montpellier Tempo inteiro

About Universite De Montpellier

Universite De Montpellier is a leading institution in the field of biological sciences, and we are seeking a highly skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our team.

About the Job

We are offering a full-time temporary position as a postdoctoral research scientist in pathogen detection. The successful candidate will be based in the MIVEGEC Unit of the IRD in Montpellier and will work closely with a Brazilian PhD student and a research engineer recruited from within the project.

Main Responsibilities

The main mission of this role is to carry out molecular identification, sequencing, and phylogenetic/bioinformatics analyses of various pathogens derived from DNA samples. This includes PCR, qPCR, and metabarcoding to detect bacteria and parasites from armadillos, dogs, humans, and vectors.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD in microbiology, pharmacology, or molecular biology, and have experience in pathogen detection, sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is estimated to be around €45,000 - €55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Work Environment

You will be working in a multicultural team based in Montpellier, with collaborators and students in several Latin American countries. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Brazilian partners and may also have the chance to spend time in a laboratory in Brazil.

About the Project

The ZAMBA project aims to compare the prevalence and diversity of pathogens and vectors between the preserved Pantanal and the highly anthropogenic Cerrado biomes. You will be working towards publishing scientific manuscripts on the results obtained from your research.



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