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Researcher - Antiviral strategy for emerging viruses in Southern countries

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) · State civil service

En français : Chercheur·e - Stratégie antivirale pour l'émergence dans les Suds

This job in plain words

Post-doctoral research job in Marseille, at the Unit of Emerging Viruses (UVE), within the CPJ chair on antiviral strategy for emergence in Southern countries. The main task is to continue preclinical development of a combination of favipiravir and nitazoxanide against Rift Valley fever virus.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents, so civil servants are not concerned. No other condition is stated.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in virology, microbiology, cell biology, infectious diseases or an equivalent field
Experience
Experience in BSL-3 and animal experimentation required
Contract
Contract agent only. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in virology, microbiology or an equivalent field
  • Strong experience in experimental virology and molecular biology
  • Skilled in cell culture, viral infection and RT-qPCR
  • BSL-3 and animal experimentation experience required
  • Very good scientific writing in English

What you would do

  • Set up and optimise cell models of viral infection
  • Assess the antiviral activity of favipiravir, nitazoxanide and their combination
  • Contribute to in vivo efficacy studies and analysis of biological samples
  • Interpret virological and pharmacological data with the relevant teams
  • Write reports and scientific publications
  • Supervise interns and students

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, following the instructions on the offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Category A position.
  • Taking on-call duty to support the animal facility.
  • Position vacant from 1 February 2027.
  • Work in a BSL-3 laboratory.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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