Postdoctoral Scientist
The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Scientist in the Immunology Unit for a 24 months contract.
Position Overview
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Immunology Unit, led by Dr. Tineke Cantaert. The successful candidate will spearhead cutting-edge research projects focusing on T cell-mediated immune responses to mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue virus, Chikungunya virus, and Plasmodium vivax. This is an exciting opportunity for an immunologist to engage in translational research with real-world public health impact in a resource-constrained setting with global scientific relevance.
You will play a central role in leading high-profile studies, designing and implementing complex immunological assays, analyzing data from clinical cohorts, and generating impactful publications. As part of a dynamic and multicultural team of international researchers, you will have opportunities to collaborate with leading research institutions, including the Pasteur Network.
This position offers significant room for scientific independence, leadership development, and contribution to capacity strenghtening within IPC and its broader network.
Recruitment conditions:
- Contract: Minimum of 2 years
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus.
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- relocation support
- yearly flight ticket to home country
Salary will be covered by the lab and will depend on the expertise of the candidate and includes an expatriate package
- Scientific Research & Innovation
- Design and perform multi-parametric flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, and in-depth functional assays of T cells from individuals infected with mosquito-borne pathogens.
- Develop and optimize novel immunological assays to dissect T cell function, activation, exhaustion, memory, and cytotoxic profiles in the context of infection.
- Apply systems immunology approaches to generate high-resolution immune profiles and identify correlates of protection or immunopathogenesis.
- Project Management & Leadership
- Lead research projects from conception to publication, including experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
- Coordinate logistics and timelines across internal teams and external collaborators.
- Mentorship & Capacity Building
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, junior scientists, and technical staff, fostering scientific growth and promoting knowledge transfer.
- Deliver internal trainings to strengthen the technical skills of IPC lab staff and local collaborators in immunological techniques.
- Collaboration & Scientific Dissemination
- Represent IPC at regional and international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Collaborate with research institutions across the Pasteur Network and global partners to contribute to multi-center studies.
- Support grant writing and contribute to securing additional research funding.
- Education & Expertise
- PhD in Immunology or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in human T cell immunology
- Strong background in advanced multi-parameter flow cytometry, including panel design, acquisition (e.g., BD FACSAria Fusion), and analysis (e.g., FlowJo, SpectroFlo, or similar platforms).
- Skills & Attributes
- Proven ability to design, conduct, and analyze complex immunological experiments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with human samples and translational research frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Capacity to adapt to diverse cultural contexts and work effectively in international, interdisciplinary teams.
- Additional Assets
- Prior experience working in resource-constrained settings or with tropical infectious diseases is strongly valued.
- A track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
