POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Microbiology of Food Spoilage and Innovative Molecular Tools

Référence : 2025-2139220

  • Fonction publique : Fonction publique de l'État
  • Employeur : INRAE Centre Pays de la Loire
    INRAE
  • Localisation : 44300 NANTES
Domaine : Recherche
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Date limite de candidature : 15/01/2026

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  • Nature de l’emploi Emploi ouvert aux titulaires et aux contractuels
  • Expérience souhaitée Non renseigné
  • Rémunération Fourchette indicative pour les contractuels between 3 135€ and 3 559€ /mon € brut/an Fourchette indicative pour les fonctionnaires Non renseignée
  • Catégorie Catégorie A (cadre)
  • Management Non renseigné
  • Télétravail possible Non renseigné

Vos missions en quelques mots

Project Description

Food spoilage microbiota are responsible for manufacturing incidents (changes in food color, odor, taste, texture, package swelling, etc.), rendering products unfit for consumption and constituting a major limiting factor for the commercial shelf life of food products.

 Since early 2023, this concept of unfit food has been reinforced in France by the Food Alert Management Guide, which now requires notification of products unfit for consumption. By developing on food products, spoilage microflora therefore cause considerable losses in the agri-food industry (food waste, economic impact, environmental impact, loss of competitiveness). In Europe, it is estimated that 30% of food production is wasted, of which 25% is attributed to microbiological spoilage. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the “Clean Label – Greener Biocide” trend, packaging reduction and recyclability, and salt reduction.

Profil recherché

Holders of a PhD in food microbiology, microbial ecology, or equivalent must demonstrate strong skills in microbiology and food microbial ecology, as well as in genomics, microbial genetics, and bioinformatics, and possibly statistical methods applied to community analysis and interactions. Knowledge of food production chains and processing methods, as well as issues related to microbiological food spoilage, will be appreciated. The candidate must also have transversal skills (project management, communication, teamwork, collaboration, proficiency in English, writing and organizational skills). Their academic background (doctoral, postdoctoral) should demonstrate their interest in applied research, autonomy, adaptability, and versatility, as well as their ability to develop a network of national and international collaborations.

Niveau d'études minimum requis

  • Niveau Niveau 8 Doctorat/diplômes équivalents

Éléments de candidature

Personnes à contacter

  • emmanuel.jaffres@oniris-nantes.fr
  • boris.misery@oniris-nantes.fr

Qui sommes-nous ?

The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) is a major player in research and innovation. It is a community of 12,000 people with 272 research, experimental research, and support units located in 18 regional centres throughout France. Internationally, INRAE is among the top research organisations in the agricultural and food sciences, plant and animal sciences, as well as in ecology and environmental science. It is the world’s leading research organisation specialising in agriculture, food and the environment. INRAE’s goal is to be a key player in the transitions necessary to address major global challenges. Faced with a growing world population, climate change, resource scarcity, and declining biodiversity, the Institute has a major role to play in building solutions and supporting the necessary acceleration of agricultural, food and environmental transitions.

À propos de l'offre

  • The postdoctoral contract, with a duration of 18 months (renewable), will start in February 2026.

    Documents Required for Application

    It is mandatory to provide the following as part of the application:
    -          A complete and detailed CV, particularly highlighting the level of experience related to the required prerequisites

    -          A cover letter

    -          PhD dissertation (if non-confidential)

    -          References or contact details of people who can provide recommendations

    -          PhD diploma and, if applicable, certificates of postdoctoral internships/fellowships


  • Vacant à partir du 01/02/2026

  • Experte / Expert en expérimentation, instrumentation et techniques biologiques

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