Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France seeks a motivated individual for a full-time position in plant molecular biology and biochemistry. The researcher will explore lipid recognition mechanisms in plants, participating in collaborative projects and utilizing analytical methods. The position promises academic development and a starting date in October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry methods and plant immunity a plus.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on microbial derived lipidic elicitors of plant immune signaling.
• Participate in collaborative projects and teamwork.
• Utilize various analytical chemistry methods for research.

Connaissances

Analytical Chemistry

Plant Molecular Biology

Protein Biochemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de Biogenèse Membranaire Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 7 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The “Institute Européen de Chimie et Biologie” (IECB) is a multidisciplinary research institute at the University of Bordeaux hosting research teams working on the interface of chemistry and biology. Our research group is moreover associated with the “Laboratory of Membrane Biogenesis” (LBM), which has a research focus on the metabolism and physiological functions of membrane and non-membrane lipids in plants and yeasts.

Our current work aims on the identification of novel microbial derived lipidic elicitors of plant immune signalling and their perception mechanism in Arabidopsis thaliana. In order to achieve this, we use analytical chemistry methods (chromatography, lipidomics, MS, NMR) and classical molecular biology and biochemistry methods. The offered position is within the frame of a collaborative project between two IECB research teams (Elia Stahl and Pierre Maisonneuve) and aims on revealing structural insights of lipid recognition by plant receptor-like kinases. To achieve this, the project will combine in-planta functional characterisation of candidate receptors, bio-chemistry-based methodologies and structural biology (X-Ray crystallography and cryo-EM).

We are looking for a proactive and curious individual demonstrating independence but who is also motivated to participate in collaborative projects and in working as part of a team. The candidate should have a strong interest in plant molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry. Additional experience in analytical chemistry methods and/or plant immunity will be assessed positively. Working language is English and the candidate should be fluent in English (oral & written). The potential candidate will be integrated in both collaborating research teams, trained for the required techniques and will be supported for other academic aspects such as conference attendance, master student supervision and grant & manuscript writing. Expected starting date is October 2025.