INRAE – technicien(ne)

A 14-months post-doc position in physio-immunology and cell biology

Context
Screening and analysis of safe bacteria for their potential benefits on allergic rhinitis and lung
infection.
The project is supported and funded by INRAE (Micalis Institute), University of Paris (UMRS-1139
3PHM), and an industrial partner.
A 14-months post-doc position funded by INRAE is available in the laboratory of Commensal and
Probiotic Microorganisms-Host Interactions (Acronym ProbiHôte), Micalis Institute, INRAE (Jouy en
Josas, France).
Main activities
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoc in physio-immunology and cell biology. The postdoc must
have knowledge in lung physiology and pathophysiology, with experience in animal experimentation.
The main missions of this position will be:

  • Investigation of immune properties of bacterial candidates in vitro and ex-vivo
  • Investigation of immune properties of bacterial candidates in vivo in airway pathological mouse
    models
  • Project management: communication between the 3 partners (agenda, meeting minutes, report)
    Expected skills
  • Cell culture
  • Experience in animal models
  • Immunology techniques: multiplex, ELISA, …
  • Microbiology methods (basics)
  • Ability to produce and analyze results
  • Ability to provide oral and written feedback on results
  • Ability to analyze scientific bibliography and write scientific reports and publications
  • Project management experience
  • Reliability, technical thoroughness, rigor
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong sense of innovation and dynamism
    Researched profile
    Ideally a PhD in Life Sciences (or equivalent degree)
    Location: The workplace is the Micalis Institute located at the INRAE Center in Jouy en Josas (78350)
    Fixed-term contract: 14 months.

Salary range: between 2100 € – 2500 € (net) based on years of experience
Desired starting date: February 1 st 2022
Contacts: Send your CV, a cover letter and the names/coordinates of 2 referees by email to:
Florian Chain: florian.chain@inrae.fr
AND Philippe Langella: philippe.langella@inrae.fr
AND Anne-Judith Waligora: anne-judith.waligora@u-paris.fr

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