Research Engineer / Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F) – 12 months – NGS Data Generation and Analysis of the Respiratory Microbiome in Environmental Health

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Working laboratory: . INSERM U1311 DYNAMICURE is a research unit spanning two towns (University of Rouen Normandy and University of Caen Normandy). It specializes in the study of respiratory and urinary tract infections, their associated microbiomes, and host–microorganism interactions. The unit develops translational research approaches combining microbiology, genomics, immunology, bioinformatics, and clinical research. It benefits from a state-of-the-art technological environment (Asgard NGS platforms, HPC computing clusters). Job description: . The unit is recruiting a research engineer or postdoctoral researcher primarily focused on experimental biology (NGS data generation) with an interest in bioinformatics analyses of the generated data. He or she will participate in the MICROBIOPOL project, an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at assessing the impact of chronic exposure to urban air pollution (fine particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10, NO2) on the structure and functional profile of the respiratory microbiota within the Rouen metropolitan area. The candidate will be based at UMR 1311 DYNAMICURE on the Rouen campus of the University of Rouen Normandy (Rouen School of Health Sciences, CRRIS Research Building, 22 Boulevard Gambetta, 76183 Rouen). The position is available starting in early 2027 for a duration of 12 months. Funding has already been secured. Responsibilities: . The s