10 Oct 2023
Job InformationOrganisation/Company
Université Paris Cité - CNRS
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Physics » Biophysics
Physics » Applied physics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
France
Application Deadline
1 Jan 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Offer Starting Date
1 Nov 2023
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 DescriptionA 2-year postdoctoral position starting in November 2023 is available in the ‘Physics of living systems' team within the ‘Matter and complex systems' (MSC) laboratory at Université Paris Cité, to study the mechanosensitive properties of the Golgi apparatus.
See attached file for more details on the offer.
Candidates should send a CV including a short summary of previous research and a publication list, a cover letter and at least two reference letters or contact details for two references to [email protected]
RequirementsResearch Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with validated experience in cell biology or biophysics and in cellular imaging. Training in cell culture, biochemistry and molecular cell biology, as well as in optics and fluorescence microscopy is necessary. Any experience or background in membrane trafficking, cell signalling, optogenetics, micromanipulation (optical tweezers, AFM, micropipettes), micropatterning, traction force microscopy or migration assays would be ideal. Knowledge in programming and image analysis (Python, Matlab, ImageJ, Labview) will be a plus. Applications from candidates with a strong track-record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, a PhD in either biology or physics and 0-3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience will be considered. A high personal motivation to develop a challenging project is required. The working language is English. The 2-year position is funded by a grant from the French funding agency ANR (MECHANGOLGI project) with potential extension and covers social benefits. The project involves collaborations with the groups of Sandrine Etienne-Manneville (Institut Pasteur, Paris) and Bruno Goud and Stéphanie Miserey (Institut Curie, Paris). The position is to start between November 2023 and the first months of 2024.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Research Field
Biological sciences » BiologyPhysics » Biophysics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4
Internal Application form(s) needed
PostdocANRMECHANGOLGI.pdf
English
(260.18 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information Work Location(s)Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes (MSC) Université Paris Cité – CNRS UMR7057
Country
France
City
Paris
Postal Code
75013
Street
10 Rue Alice Domon et Léonie Duquet
Geofield
Where to applyCity
Paris
Website
https: // u-paris.fr/
https: // msc.u-paris.fr/
Street
85 boulevard Saint-Germain
Postal Code
75006
Phone
33 (0)1 57 27 62 14
STATUS: EXPIRED