2026-IpdDip-04-dbb - Understanding microbiota–symbiont–host interactions for advanced vector control strategies - Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research in Italia
Organisation/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
Offer Description
The 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.
The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at:
https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr 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.
Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):
- - Demonstrated experience in the study of bacterial microbiota in insect–microorganism systems.
- - Demonstrated experience in investigating the interactions between the mosquito immune system and arboviral infections.
- - In-depth knowledge of mosquito biology, including colony establishment and maintenance, insect rearing, and in vivo experimental work.
- - Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, PCR, and qPCR.
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