Postdoctoral position in bacteriology and molecular biology – Vector-borne diseases

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The position . As part of an interdisciplinary project funded by the Priority Research Program and Equipment on Emerging Infectious Diseases (PEPR-MIE), we are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the molecular mechanisms used by Yersinia pestis to infect fleas. The project will combine bacterial genetics, molecular microbiology, flea infection models and omics-based approaches to identify bacterial determinants required for colonisation, survival and transmission in the flea vector. This position is embedded within a collaborative project spanning the natural, medical and human sciences, with the broader aim of understanding the mechanisms that have shaped the spread, persistence and re-emergence of plague, one of the most historically devastating infectious diseases. The position is expected to start in September 2026 and is funded for up to two years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate will receive mentorship to prepare applications for permanent research positions in French national research institutions, including Inserm and CNRS. Candidate profile . Required qualifications . PhD in biology, with experience in bacteriology, molecular biology and omics approaches. Strong interest in host-vector-pathogen interactions and evolutionary microbiology. Ability to work independently within a coll