Postdoc position in bacterial evolutionary epidemiology in Paris (France)

A postdoc position, funded by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ("Momentum" grant), is available to work with François Blanquart in Paris.

The postdoc will join the two research groups in which I am based : one in Quartier Latin in the center of Paris (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Biologie, UMR CNRS 7241, Collège de France) specialised in mathematical models to study evolution, the other on the Bichat Medical School campus in the North of Paris (Infection, Antimicrobials, Modelling, Evolution, UMR INSERM 1137) specialised in infectious diseases ecology & evolution. These groups offer opportunities for collaborations with mathematical modellers, bioinformaticians, medical doctors, and biologists.

I am looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher, interested in understanding the evolution of the commensal bacterial species Escherichia coli in the human population over the last 40 years, with a particular focus on the evolution of antibiotic resistance and virulence. The postdoc will develop mathematical and computational models of evolution and/or analyse epidemiological and genomic data depending on his/her interests. Strong quantitative skills are required for the position, as well as some background or interest in either evolutionary biology, infectious disease epidemiology, or bioinformatics.

The position start in September 2019 and is for two years. Salary depends on experience (see table below).

To apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV, a 1-page description of your research interests and motivation, and the contact details of potential references (all in one single pdf) to François Blanquart (francois.blanquart@college-de-france.fr) no later than May 31st 2019.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the position.

François Blanquart

Salary

      Experience         | Net monthly salary

     <2y after PhD       |  2,166.42 euros

between 2 and 7y after PhD | 3,100.10 euros
≥7y after PhD | 3,247.97 euros

Further information:
group in Quartier Latin: https://www.lpsm.paris/smile/index.php
group in Hôpital Bichat: https://www.iame-research.center/eq1/research-interests/
my personal webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/francoisblanquart/