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🧬 Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Fundamental Immunology & Autoimmunity | INFINITY, Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
Institution: INFINITY – Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
📍 Location: Toulouse, France
💼 Position Available: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
🔬 Research Area: Fundamental Immunology | Autoimmunity | Germinal Centers | Antibody-Mediated Immunity | T Follicular Helper (Tfh) Cells | T Follicular Regulatory (Tfr) Cells | Single-Cell Transcriptomics
INFINITY – Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the laboratories of Dr. Carole Le Coz and Dr. Nicolas Fazilleau.
The successful candidate will contribute to an ambitious research program investigating germinal center (GC) responses and antibody-mediated immunity, with a particular focus on understanding the heterogeneity and tissue-specific adaptation of follicular regulatory T (Tfr) cells in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Germinal Center Responses & Antibody-Mediated Immunity
Investigate the mechanisms underlying germinal center responses and their role in the generation and regulation of antibody-mediated immune responses.
Tfh & Tfr Cell Biology
Study follicular helper T (Tfh) cells and follicular regulatory T (Tfr) cells, with a particular focus on Tfr cell heterogeneity and their functional roles.
Tfr Cell Heterogeneity
Characterize the diversity of Tfr cells and investigate their tissue-specific and inflammation-dependent adaptation.
Human Samples & Mouse Models
Conduct research using both human samples and mouse models to investigate immune responses and autoimmune diseases.
Advanced Immunological Technologies
Apply high-dimensional approaches, including:
- Multicolor and high-dimensional flow cytometry
- Single-cell transcriptomics
- Spatial transcriptomics
- Advanced cellular and molecular biology techniques
Autoimmune Disease Research
Investigate the role of germinal center responses and Tfr cell heterogeneity in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases.
🎯 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline by the start date.
- Strong background in immunology.
- Experience in cellular and molecular biology.
- Experience with multicolor flow cytometry.
- Knowledge of cell culture techniques.
- Experience with transcriptomic approaches.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
🌟 Desirable Qualifications
The following experience will be considered an advantage:
- Bioinformatics and transcriptomic data analysis.
- Experience in analyzing high-dimensional biological datasets.
- Advanced microscopy techniques.
- Cell imaging experience.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental immunology and autoimmunity.
- Experience working with human samples and mouse models.
- Training and research exposure in advanced technologies such as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics.
- Experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry and advanced immunological approaches.
- Opportunity to investigate Tfr cell heterogeneity and germinal center biology.
- Work within one of France’s leading research environments for immunology, infectious diseases, and inflammation.
- Access to an international and collaborative scientific environment.
💼 Position & Research Details
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institution: INFINITY – Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
Location: Toulouse, France
Research Group: Dr. Carole Le Coz and Dr. Nicolas Fazilleau
Research Focus: Fundamental Immunology & Autoimmunity
Project: Germinal Center Responses and Antibody-Mediated Immunity
Key Research Areas: Tfh Cells | Tfr Cells | Tfr Heterogeneity | Autoimmunity | Germinal Centers
Research Models: Human Samples | Mouse Models
Techniques: High-Dimensional Flow Cytometry | Single-Cell Transcriptomics | Spatial Transcriptomics
Start Date: January 2027
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Process: Rolling Applications
🧪 Research Focus
The research program focuses on understanding germinal center biology and antibody-mediated immunity, particularly the role and heterogeneity of follicular regulatory T (Tfr) cells.
The broader research areas include:
- Fundamental immunology
- Autoimmunity
- Germinal center responses
- Antibody-mediated immunity
- Follicular helper T (Tfh) cells
- Follicular regulatory T (Tfr) cells
- Tfr cell heterogeneity
- Tissue-specific immune adaptation
- Inflammatory adaptation
- Human immunology
- Mouse models
- Single-cell transcriptomics
- Spatial transcriptomics
🏛️ Research Environment
INFINITY is one of France’s leading research institutes in immunology, infectious diseases, and inflammation and is located in the vibrant city of Toulouse in southern France.
The institute provides an outstanding scientific environment with access to:
- State-of-the-art research facilities.
- Advanced technological platforms.
- International research collaborations.
- High-level expertise in immunology and inflammation research.
- A collaborative and interdisciplinary scientific community.
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents via email:
- A cover letter describing their research interests and motivation.
- A current CV.
- Contact information for 2–3 referees.
📧 Application Email: cure.infinity.job@gmail.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
📌 Job Details
Institution: INFINITY – Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Toulouse, France
Research Area: Fundamental Immunology & Autoimmunity
Principal Investigators: Dr. Carole Le Coz and Dr. Nicolas Fazilleau
Research Focus: Germinal Center Responses & Antibody-Mediated Immunity
Key Cell Types: T Follicular Helper (Tfh) Cells | T Follicular Regulatory (Tfr) Cells
Research Models: Human Samples | Mouse Models
Techniques: Flow Cytometry | Single-Cell Transcriptomics | Spatial Transcriptomics
Required Qualification: PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a Related Field
Desirable Skills: Bioinformatics | Transcriptomic Data Analysis | Advanced Microscopy | Cell Imaging
Start Date: January 2027
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Mode: Email
Application Email: cure.infinity.job@gmail.com
Category
Postdoctoral Position | Postdoctoral Fellowship | Immunology Jobs | Autoimmunity Research | Fundamental Immunology | Germinal Center Research | T Cell Biology | Single-Cell Transcriptomics | Life Science Jobs | Research Jobs in France
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