MSCA-Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 – Call for candidates

We are seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF 2026) to join our research program at the University of Rouen Normandie within the DYNAMICURE research unit (INSERM UMR 1311).

Our research focuses on the molecular epidemiology, genomics, and host–pathogen interactions of respiratory viruses, with a particular interest in human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV). The proposed projects aim to investigate viral evolution, infection dynamics, and host immune responses using an integrated translational approach combining clinical cohorts, viral genomics, and experimental infection models.

The host environment provides access to strong clinical collaborations with university hospitals, next-generation sequencing platforms, and interdisciplinary expertise in microbiology, virology, epidemiology, and immunology.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in virology, molecular biology, genomics, immunology, or related fields who are interested in developing an ambitious MSCA project. Innovative project ideas related to respiratory viruses, viral genomics, or host–pathogen interactions are highly encouraged.

The candidate will benefit from close mentoring, international collaborations, and strong support for preparing a competitive MSCA application.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter, a CV with the most important publications (last 5 years), and a summary of the research (see attached document) to nancy.leon-janampa@univ-rouen.fr and Jc.Plantier@chu-rouen.fr before April 15, 2026.