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Research engineer in microbiology

INRAE Centre Clermont - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur·e d'étude en microbiologie

This job in plain words

This research engineer job is based in Aurillac, within the Unité Mixte de Recherche sur le Fromage. It is part of the OptiFEP project, which studies the fermentation of plant matrices.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). No nationality condition is stated in the offer.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Bachelor's degree (bac+3) · Minimum level: licence (bac+3). Bac+5 recommended in microbiology, microbial biotechnology or fermentation.
Experience
Not stated. Experience in a similar job or an end-of-studies internship in the field is appreciated.
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Master's degree (bac+5) in microbiology, microbial biotechnology or fermentation recommended.
  • Knowledge of microbiology and microbial ecology.
  • Knowledge of microbial culture and counting.
  • Ability to do literature searches and write syntheses.
  • Analytical mind, scientific rigour and taste for lab work.
  • Autonomy, curiosity and ability to work in a team.

What you would do

  • Study the metabolic potential of strains on carbohydrates.
  • Run continuous fermentations in bioreactors.
  • Monitor fermentation through microbiological, genomic and physicochemical analyses.
  • Analyse results and prepare presentations for steering committees.
  • Write project progress reports.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer. Details are on the official offer page.

Good to know:

  • Job may be vacant from 01/10/2026.
  • Location: Aurillac (15000).
  • Remote work: not stated.

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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