Postdoc: Modeling Plant-Nematode Interactions to Predict Virulence Development

Institut Micalis

Posted: 13 July 2026 - Jouy-en-Josas, France

About this opening

Join the M2P2 team at Institut Sophia Agrobiotech to develop dynamical models of plant-nematode interactions. This postdoc position involves participating in the European project NEM-EMERGE, focusing on the drivers of nematode emergence and proliferation due to global warming. You will develop models that account for plant growth, resistance, and nematode dynamics, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. Required skills include experience in population dynamics modeling and programming. The position offers a full-time contract for 12-15 months, starting October 1, 2026.

Position details

  • Reference: OT-29341
  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Biology
  • Research topic: Plant-Nematode Interactions
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 October 2026
  • Application deadline: 31 July 2026