2026-IpdDip-04-dbb - Understanding microbiota–symbiont–host interactions for advanced vector control strategies

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ppOrganisation/Company Università di Pavia Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pThe successful candidate will undertake research activities as part of the COMPASS project, funded by the Italian Science Fund (FIS3). The project seeks to elucidate how interactions among Wolbachia, the resident microbiota, and the mosquito host influence arbovirus transmission by shaping vector competence, thereby laying the foundation for the development of innovative and sustainable symbiont-based vector control strategies. /p pThe public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme. /p pFurther specific assessable qualifications (see Art.



1 par. 1 Call for applications): /p ul li- Demonstrated experience in the study of bacterial microbiota in insect–microorganism systems. /li li- Demonstrated experience in investigating the interactions between the mosquito immune system and arboviral infections. /li li- In-depth knowledge of mosquito biology, including colony establishment and maintenance, insect rearing, and in vivo experimental work. /li li- Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, PCR, and qPCR. /li li- Solid background in cell biology, with hands-on experience in cell culture and cell-based functional assays. /li li- Experience in supervising undergraduate, master's, and/or PhD students. /li li- Ability to work independently and to make intellectual contributions to experimental design and the scientific development of research projects. /li li- Excellent written and spoken English. /li /ul ul liAFRICA /li liEUROPE /li liOCEANIA /li liNORTH AMERICA /li liSOUTH AMERICA /li liASIA /li liOTHER /li /ul pbEligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: /b /p ul liAFRICA /li liEUROPE /li liOCEANIA /liliNORTH AMERICA /li liSOUTH AMERICA /li liASIA /li liOTHER /li /ul pbEligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: /b /p ul liAFRICA /li liEUROPE /li liOCEANIA /li liNORTH AMERICA /li liSOUTH AMERICA /li liASIA /li liOTHER /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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