Junior Group Leader Position

9 Oct 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS UMR144

Department

Cell Biology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

25 Nov 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Cell Biology and Cancer Department (https: // institut- curie.org/unit/umr144) at Institut Curie in Paris, France is seeking a Junior Group Leader whose primary focus is in cell biology. The Department covers a broad spectrum of topics and fosters quantitative and interdisciplinary approaches.

The newly recruited group will benefit from an environment comprising internationally renowned labs in biology, chemistry and biophysics and a long history of interdisciplinary research and fruitful interactions between different teams. Appropriate laboratory space for 6-7 people and a start-up package including salary support for the candidate will be available.

The institute facilities include an advanced imaging platform with a wide variety of microscopes, from confocal imaging to super-resolution, for live cell and small animal imaging, electron microscopy and cryo-EM. Other facilities include single-cell technologies, small molecule and CRISPR screening, high throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, proteomics and mass spectrometry, antibody technologies and protein purification, cytometry and animal housing (https: // science.institut-curie.org/platforms). In addition, the proximity to the Curie Hospital allows access to large clinical databases and sample collections.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD, postdoctoral research experience and a strong interest to work in a diverse and dynamic research environment. We are looking for applicants with an excellent track record and the capacity to develop an exciting research program (experimental or theoretical) in any area of cell biology. Candidates are expected to establish and develop interactions with other teams of the Department. We work on various aspects of cell biology including intracellular trafficking, cell signaling, molecular motors, cytoskeleton organization, cell migration, cell division and polarity, cell mechanics, morphogenesis, cell metabolism, cell size control, nuclear organization, aging and cancer.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » BiologyBiological sciences » Biological engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

A salary will be provided waiting for recruitment by CNRS (National concours). Social security is included

A staring package to start up the team will be secured.

Eligibility criteria

The candidate needs to hold a PhD and have several years of post-doctoral experience.

Selection process

Applications should include a motivation letter, CV, a list of publications, a brief description of past achievements and future research plan (max. 3-4 pages) and names and contact of three referees.

A short list will be established and candidates invited to present their work and research program.

A selection committee composed of intentional specialist will work with Department's group leaders to identify the ideal candidate.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut Curie / CNRS

Country

France

City

Paris

Postal Code

75005

Street

12, rue Lhomond

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Paris

Website

https: // institut-curie.org/unit/umr144

Street

26, rue d'Ulm

Postal Code

75005

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED