Post-doctoral researcher (M/F) in biophysics

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - Institut Jacques Monod is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop quantitative approaches to understand how cytoplasmic mechanics are regulated during the cell cycle. The position involves hands-on work with confocal microscopy, microfluidics, image analysis, microinjection, and modeling.

The successful candidate will join the Cell Spatial Organization team and collaborate with Nicolas Minc and other team members.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in biophysics, programming, and microscopy.
• General knowledge of cell biology (cytoskeleton, cellular mechanics, organelles).

Responsibilities

• The recruited postdoctoral researcher will develop quantitative approaches to understand the regulation of cytoplasmic mechanics during the cell cycle.
• The researcher will work within the Cell Spatial Organization team and interact with Nicolas Minc and the other team members.

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut Jacques Monod Research Field Biological sciences Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 Jan 2027 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 recruited postdoctoral researcher will develop quantitative approaches to understand the regulation of cytoplasmic mechanics during the cell cycle.

Confocal microscopy; microfluidics, image analysis, microinjection, modeling

The researcher will work within the Cell Spatial Organization team and interact with Nicolas Minc and the other team members.

Solid foundation in biophysics, computer programming, and microscopy; general knowledge of cell biology (cytoskeleton, cellular mechanics, organelles).