27 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Universite de Montpellier- Department
Human Resources- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Application Deadline
27 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe- Reference Number
2026-R0151- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
- work environment: The DGIMI joint research unit “Diversity, Genomes & Microorganism-Insect Interactions” (INRAE-University of Montpellier joint research unit) brings together around thirty people and studies the interactions between crop-damaging lepidoptera and their environment, particularly their interactions with pathogens (viruses, bacteria, nematodes, parasitoids) and host plants.
- main mission: We are urgently seeking a highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct functional genomics analysis in insects. The successful candidate will conduct RNAi or CRISPR/Cas9 experiments in a lepidopteran species to investigate detoxification functions. The candidate may also perform crossing experiments to investigate the role of the detoxification gene. This position is located at UMR-DGIMI at the University of Montpellier, France.
- activities: The successful candidate will conduct gene knockout studies in a species of lepidopteran in order to study detoxification functions.
The net monthly salary is between €2,200 and €2,380
The contract duration is 14 months
Where to apply
ki-woong.nam@inrae.fr
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Experience in molecular experiments, preferably including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing or RNAi in insects.
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
- Background in evolutionary biology, entomology, genomics, or toxicology is an advantage.
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Diversité Génomes et Interactions Microorganismes-Insectes (DGIMI)
- Country
- France
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Montpellier- Website
http://www.umontpellier.fr/- Street
163 rue Auguste Broussonnet- Postal Code
34000
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