M/F Researcher in bioinorganic chemistry

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research institution in France is seeking a researcher to work on copper resistance in pathogens. Responsibilities include protein production, characterization, and conducting spectroscopic studies. Candidates should possess strong skills in experimental work and data analysis, with proficiency in scientific English. This full-time position offers an opportunity to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of copper proteins and biology.
• Proficiency in various spectroscopic methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Develop and purify proteins of interest.
• Characterize copper binding sites.
• Conduct spectroscopic studies and data analysis.
• Prepare reports and publications.

Connaissances

Experimental work on biological samples

Data analysis

Communication in a multidisciplinary environment

Formation

Knowledge of copper proteins

Knowledge of biophysical methods

Proficiency in scientific English

Outils

Spectroscopic methods (EPR, NMR, UV-visible)

Computational software for data analysis

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Bioénergétique et ingénierie des protéines Research Field Chemistry Biological sciences Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 28 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 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

Recruitment is part of the CORESME research project, which focuses on the study of original periplasmic proteins involved in copper resistance in environmental or pathogenic bacteria.
The chosen candidate will develop biological and spectroscopic (electron paramagnetic resonance, UV-visible, CD, etc.) approaches to produce and purify proteins of interest, characterize copper binding sites, and study protein-protein interactions and electron transfers.
Keywords: Copper, Bacterial resistance, Metal stress, Bioinorganic chemistry, EPR

• Production and purification of proteins
• Characterization of Cu binding sites (number of sites, local structure, redox titration, ...)
• Spectroscopic studies (EPR, NMR, UV-vis, …)
• Protein-protein interactions
• Data analyses
• Report writing, oral presentations, publication writing

Integration into the team Biophysics of Metalloproteins and Dynamic Systems (https://bip.cnrs.fr/groups/bip07/ , PI: Pierre Dorlet) within the Laboratory of Bioenergetics and Protein Engineering in Marseille on the CNRS Joseph Aiguier campus. Full time position in accordance with the internal regulations of the unit and the laboratories involved in the collaboration. Computer workstation equipped with the necessary software. Wet bench and laboratory equipment for protein production/purification and biological sample preparation. UV-visible spectrometers, CD, etc. EPR platform specialized in life sciences.

Knowledge: knowledge of copper proteins, biophysical methods applied to proteins. Knowledge of biology. Proficiency in scientific English. Skills: experimental work on biological samples; recording spectra (UV-visible, fluorescence, EPR, etc.); data analysis. Interpersonal skills: ability to work/communicate in a multidisciplinary environment (physics, chemistry, biology), teamwork.