M/F Researcher in Lipid Transport Biochemistry

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An esteemed research organization in France is seeking a full-time researcher to study lipid transfer proteins in plants. The successful candidate will engage in biochemical characterization and in silico analysis, deploying techniques in protein production, purification, and lipid interaction tests. This position promises a supportive work environment enriched by collaborative research activities and offers several benefits such as extensive vacation days and transportation reimbursements.

Prestations

44 days of vacation/RTT per year

Company restaurant with attractive lunch prices

75% transportation cost reimbursement

Sustainable mobility allowance up to €300/year

Public transportation accessibility and private parking

Financial contribution to mutual insurance costs

Qualifications

• Experience in protein production and purification.
• Knowledge in lipid manipulation and analysis.
• Understanding of molecular dynamics and phylogenetics.

Responsabilités

• Characterize lipid transfer proteins from a biochemical perspective.
• Conduct protein-lipid interaction tests.
• Utilize molecular dynamics and protein modeling.

Connaissances

Autonomy

Teamwork

Scientific communication

Fluent English

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Reproduction et développement des plantes Research Field Biological sciences » Botany Biological sciences Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 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

The researcher will be responsible for characterizing lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) in plants from a biochemical and in silico perspective.

The researcher will characterize the protein-lipid interaction between LTP proteins and certain lipids, using protein production and purification techniques, followed by lipid interaction or transport tests. In addition, the researcher will use molecular dynamics, protein modeling, and phylogenetics to characterize these proteins and generate testable hypotheses about their interactions with lipids.

The researcher will work within the SICE (Cell Signaling and Endomembrane) team at the Plant Reproduction and Development Laboratory (RPD, CNRS UMR 5667, Lyon), see https://www.ens-lyon.fr/RDP/signalisation-cellulaire-et-endomembranes/

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment in contact with research staff
• 44 days of vacation/RTT per year
• A company restaurant offering lunch at an attractive price
• Partial reimbursement of transportation costs (75%) + sustainable mobility allowance of up to €300/year
• A site accessible by public transportation + private parking
• Financial contribution to mutual insurance costs

Protein Production and Purification, and Lipid Manipulation

• Production and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Purification of proteins under native conditions, followed by lipidomic analysis.
• Preparation of synthetic membranes (liposomes/giant unilamellar vesicles).
• Lipid transport tests.
• Protein-lipid interaction tests.

In Silico Analysis

• Protein modeling.
• Molecular dynamics.
• Phylogenetic analysis.

Cross-disciplinary Skills

• Autonomy: Ability to design, execute, and analyze results independently.
• Teamwork: Excellent ability to integrate and collaborate within a team.
• Scientific communication: Excellent ability to present results, both in writing and orally.
• Languages: Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).