PhD opportunity - Electromechanical control of directional cell migration in the intestinal

CNRS - CBI Toulouse; France; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - Centre for Integrative Biology (CBI Toulouse) in Toulouse, France, invites motivated PhD candidates as part of the BEST Doctoral Programme. The project focuses on electromechanical control of directional cell migration in the intestinal system, with international co-supervision and training opportunities across Toulouse and Westlake University.

The selected PhD researcher will undertake research periods at Westlake University, organized to align with scientific needs, offering exposure to

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility criteria before applying.

Responsibilities

• The PhD project will investigate electromechanical control of directional cell migration in the intestinal system.
• International co-supervision with Westlake University, China, and training in mechanobiology and bioelectric measurements.

Education

Pursuing PhD (R1)

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS - CBI Toulouse Department Biology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 10:00 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe – COFUND Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The CBI (Centre for Integrative Biology) is seeking motivated PhDcandidatesas part of the BEST DoctoralProgramme of the University of Toulouse. Located in Toulouse, in France, the CBI is a a fundamental biology research institute affiliated with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) - the largest public research organization in France - and the University of Toulouse.

The CBI aims to understand the mechanisms, dynamics and behaviors of living organisms, to advance knowledge on the current societal challenges. Research at the CBI use multidisciplinary and multi-scale approaches, from isolated molecules to whole organisms and animal societies, applied to numerous model organisms, from bacteria to animal models and to humans.

This PhD opportunity is entitled : Electromechanical control of directional cell migration in the intestinal

The project will be internationally co-supervised by Denis Krndija from the Gut development and homeostasis
team at CBI Toulouse, France (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, University of Toulouse) and Thuan
Beng Saw at Westlake University, China. The doctoral researcher will undertake research periods at Westlake
University, with the duration and organisation defined according to the scientific needs. This international
setup will provide complementary training in intestinal epithelial biology and mechanobiology in Toulouse, and
in bioelectric measurements, microfluidics and quantitative epithelial mechanics at Westlake.

Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before applying.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute The CBI (Centre for Integrative Biology) Country France Geofield