Postdoc: PasteurInstitute.BacterialEvolutionaryGenomics.2024

The Microbial Evolutionary Genomics unit (head Eduardo Rocha) at the
Institut Pasteur in Paris (CNRS UMR3525) is inviting applications for a
postdoctoral position in comparative genomics, computational biology, and
molecular evolution. The researcher will work within a multidisciplinary
international team (both computational and experimental biologists), that
focuses on understanding the future evolution of antibiotic resistance
particularly through the action of mobile genetic elements. The project
aims at characterizing gene flow among bacteria, its mechanisms,
and how it can accelerate or retard the evolution of novel antibiotic
resistance. It will be done in interaction with a group of labs around
the world with expertise in synthetic biology, antibiotic resistance,
epidemiology, and genomics.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a PhD in genomics,
microbiology, bioinformatics, or a related field. The candidate should
have expertise in evolutionary genomics or computational biology,
and some experience on the analysis of bacterial genomes. Knowledge
of horizontal gene transfer, mobile genetic elements, or antibiotic
resistance are important. He/she should be proficient in programming
languages commonly used in genomics research (e.g. Python or R) and have
experience in working with bioinformatics software. Good knowledge of
English is necessary. The successful candidate will be able to influence
the direction of the project depending on his/her profile and strengths.

The position is funded by the JPIAMR. The monthly salary corresponds to
the standard in the institute (3300 euro  to 3900 euro  before taxes, depending
on experience post-PhD), including extended health coverage. The contract
will be for 24 months, renewable at least for one further year. The
position is available from June 2024, but the exact starting date is
negotiable. Institut Pasteur has a dynamic and diverse scientific
environment at the center of Paris. It has a service to support
postdocs' career development.

To apply (or request information) please send to Eduardo Rocha an email
with [Postdoc call] in the subject line and a single PDF document with:
(1) a detailed CV including the full publication list, (2) a cover letter
explaining motivation, research interests, skills and experience relevant
to the position (1-2 pages), and (3) up to three names and contacts
of researchers that can be references of your work. First round of
applications' evaluation will take place the 22nd of April 2024.

Links and information:
https://research.pasteur.fr/en/job/postdoctoral-position-in-evolutionary-genomics-of-mobile-genetic-elements-and-antibiotic-resistance/

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