Protein Immobilization Researcher (M/F)

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

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France seeks a dedicated researcher to contribute to enzyme immobilization methods for the agri-food industry. The role involves improving protocols, measuring enzyme activity, and characterizing proteins. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in biochemistry and proficiency in protein crystallization and immobilization techniques. Strong communication skills and a high degree of autonomy are essential, with a starting date of January 1, 2026. This position is full-time and temporary.

Qualifications

• Expertise in biochemistry is essential.
• Proficiency in enzyme activity measurement techniques required.
• Ability to comply with health and safety regulations is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Apply and improve an immobilization protocol.
• Measure enzyme activity under various conditions.
• Purify proteins.
• Characterize proteins using biophysical approaches.
• Format weekly results in the electronic lab notebook.
• Present results monthly within the laboratory.
• Proactively develop and improve experiments.
• Write scientific results in English for publication.
• Participate in the Institute's scientific events.

Connaissances

Expertise in biochemistry

Proficiency in enzyme activity measurement techniques

Proficiency in protein crystallization

Proficiency in protein immobilization techniques

In-depth knowledge of protein crystallography

English (written/spoken) minimum level B2

Knowledge of and compliance with current health and safety regulations in laboratories

High degree of autonomy

Scientific curiosity

Good interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills (written and oral)

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de biologie structurale Research Field Biological sciences Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 3 Dec 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

The researcher will contribute to the development of a method for immobilizing enzymes for applications mainly in the agri-food industry, particularly using enzymes isolated from extremophile organisms.

Responsibilities

• Apply and improve an immobilization protocol
• Measure enzyme activity under various conditions
• Purify proteins
• Characterize proteins using biophysical approaches
• Format weekly results in our electronic lab notebook
• Present results monthly within the laboratory and/or institute
• Be proactive in developing and improving experiments
• Write scientific results in English for publication of the work carried out
• Participate in the Institute's scientific events

Located in Grenoble's Science Park (ESRF/ILL/EMBL/IBS), the Institute of Structural Biology (IBS) is a major national and international player in the field of integrated structural biology. As a research center, technical platform, and scientific training site, the IBS is dedicated to advancing research in structural biology, a field that is crucial to understanding fundamental biological mechanisms. It is supported by 12 state-of-the-art platforms.
As a joint research unit (CEA-CNRS-UGA), the IBS is composed of 20 research groups, each offering a multidisciplinary approach at the frontiers of biology, physics, and chemistry, in line with three areas of research. Nearly 320 people work there, including researchers, doctoral students, engineers, and technicians, in a multicultural and international environment.
The successful candidate will join the ELMA group, which focuses on both the molecular mechanisms that enable organisms to evolve in extreme conditions and the mechanisms that maintain proteome integrity (https://www.ibs.fr/ en/research/dynamic-assembly-and-reactivity/extremophiles-and-large-molecular-assemblies-group-b-franzetti/). The ELMA group is also developing new applications in biotechnology, particularly the modification of protein hydrolysates.

Qualifications

• Expertise in biochemistry
• Proficiency in enzyme activity measurement techniques
• Proficiency in protein crystallization
• Proficiency in protein immobilization techniques
• In-depth knowledge of protein crystallography
• English (written/spoken) minimum level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Knowledge of and compliance with current health and safety regulations in laboratories.
• High degree of autonomy
• Scientific curiosity
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to integrate and adapt to the team
• Strong organizational skills and rigor
• Communication skills (written and oral) and ability to report on your work