The department of Immuno-Virology develops and uses non-human primate models (NHP) of human viral infections devoted to the study of pathogenesis and to the evaluation of strategies aiming at preventing infections and disease development, including vaccines and therapies. The successful applicant will realize experiments devoted to the understanding of the setting, contraction and role of early innate and adaptive antiviral-immunity during active control of infection. The applicant will also explore the impact of viral revervoirs on the establishment of viral control. The tasks will include: to develop new tools in cellular immunology, to collect and to validate assays run by technicians, to analyse and communicate data, to prepare manuscript for publication, to train PhD student. 

The applicant must have a PhD with research experience in the fields of immunology/immunopathology/infectious diseases,  be strongly motivated by the study of virus/host interactions, and have good skills in communicating in English (oral and writing). Skills in cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology are required as well as a strong background in fundamental immunology. Experience in the field of infectious diseases and/or anti-viral immunity, self-motivation, ability to work independently and in collaboration, and experience in training students are additional assets.