Post-doctoral researcher in image analysis (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

As part of the ScalingRules project (ANR Chair of Excellence France 2030), Dr. Basto's laboratory is hiring a full-time postdoctoral researcher in Long-Term Cell Imaging and Cellular Instability following whole-genome duplications (WGD) to contribute to the lab's research, which aims to understand how polyploid cells regulate their optimal size while maintaining their function. This is part of the lab's broader project to study ploidy transitions, the cell cycle, and the maintenance of genetic stability. This position is ideal for a recent PhD graduate with expertise in Cell Biology or Cancer Biology. The position is part of a multidisciplinary environment combining cell biology, advanced microscopy, and quantitative analysis, with access to state-of-the-art imaging platforms and international collaborations.

Activity

Research

Your Profil

Skills

1. Key Technical Skills
• Solid experience in long-term live-cell imaging
• Hands-on experience with WGD (Whole Genome Duplication) induction protocols
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Ability to analyze dynamic microscopy data

2. Desired Technical Skills
• Fluorescence microscopy / live-cell imaging
• Biological image analysis
• Cell tracking
• Cell culture
• Quantification of biological data
• Fiji / ImageJ
• Statistical analysis

3. Sought out skills
• Centrosome dynamics
• Polyploidy and genomic instability
• Automated image acquisition
• Scientific programming (Python, Java, or MATLAB)

4. Soft skills and professional qualities
• Strong analytical skills
• Scientific curiosity
• Independence in research
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Experimental rigor

5. Cross-disciplinary skills:
• Scientific rigor: Ability to design protocols, analyze data, and solve technical problems.
• Independence and organization: Management of long-term experimental projects.
• Communication:
- Clear writing of reports and articles (scientific English required).
- Presentation of results at meetings or conferences.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with researchers, engineers, and students in the laboratory.

Your Work Environment

• Resources provided (equipment, IT, etc.): An office furnished with a computer and shared facilities of the Institut Curie research team
• Key contacts (within and outside the CNRS): Team leader (Scientific Director), project stakeholders, and representatives of the overseeing agencies.

Constraints and risks

This position may involve business travel within the scope of the hours specified in the employment contract (full-time) and may require authorization for work outside regular business hours.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Starting at 3131€ monthly gross, depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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