Fixed-term contract researcher M/F

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A renowned research institute in France seeks an experienced full-time researcher to join the SHAPINCELLFATE project, focusing on how cell shape affects immune and cancer cell behavior. Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, conducting experiments, and supervising a team. The ideal candidate must possess supervisory skills, knowledge of cell biology, and proficiency in English. A collaborative environment with resources provided for research is available.

Prestations

Access to laboratory and research resources

Collaboration with leading scientists

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising research teams and projects.
• Strong background in cell biology and microscopy.
• Fluent scientific English (B2).

Responsabilités

• Coordinate a research sub-group on specific project tasks.
• Conduct and interpret independent research.
• Design and execute experiments.
• Present and publish research findings.
• Supervise interns and PhD students.

Connaissances

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of cell biology and microscopy

Ability to acquire new technical skills

Data management and archiving

Proficiency in scientific English (B2)

Task organization and prioritization

Ethical research practices

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Biologie cellulaire et cancer Research Field Biological sciences Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 1 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

As part of the SHAPINCELLFATE project (ERC-Synergy Grant), Dr Matthieu Piel's laboratory is recruiting an experienced full-time researcher to contribute to research aimed at understanding how changes in cell shape affect the behaviour and function of immune and cancer cells. This is part of the laboratory's overall project to study cell proliferation and migration when space is limited, in particular how physical constraints affect the cell cortex, nuclear envelope, cell growth and cell division. In this position, the researcher will also be responsible for coordinating a group of 3 to 4 people on one of the project's areas of focus, which aims to describe cell nucleus deformations in different experimental contexts (Task 1.2, Task 2.2 and Task 4.1 of the project).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating a sub-group of the team on a set of project tasks, Task 1.2, Task 2.2 and Task 4.1.
• Conducting independent research on the chosen topic,
• Designing, conducting and interpreting experiments,
• Presenting results to the scientific community inside and outside the Curie Institute,
• Writing and publishing articles,
• Participating in conferences,
• Supervising the writing of reports and articles by supervised students,
• Supervising and training interns and PhD students.
• Cross‑functional tasks: participate in the day‑to‑day activities of the laboratory and the SHAPINCELLFATE project, alongside the project's scientific partners: the teams led by Dr Ana‑Maria Lennon Duménil, Dr Raphael Voituriez and Dr Giorgio Scita.
• Participate in scientific exchanges, practical organisation and the sharing of knowledge and technical expertise with other members of the laboratory and project collaborators.
• Regularly update your knowledge related to the project by reading relevant literature and attending seminars and conferences.
• Participate in team responsibilities: training new staff in confocal microscopy and being responsible for the confocal microscope (maintenance).

Resources Provided

office equipped with a computer workstation, equipped laboratory bench, reagents and equipment shared by the research team, the Pierre Gilles de Gennes Institute and the Curie Institute.

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills.
• General knowledge of cell biology and microscopy.
• Ability to acquire new technical skills specific to research projects.
• Ability to manage and archive data produced in accordance with laboratory rules and tools.
• Proficiency in scientific English at B2 level (written and spoken).
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to follow ethical research practices, including in work‑related interactions with colleagues.