Researcher in time-resolved structural biology (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The postdoc position is to study the structural dynamics of biological photoreceptors by either time- time-resolved cryo-electron microscopy or time-resolved X-ray crystallography in view of biotechnological applications.

Activity

1. Conduct research, from setting up experiments to writing up results:
- Master the literature within the scope of the project and beyond
- Expression and purification of biological photoreceptors
- Time-resolved single-particle cryo-electron microscopy: grid preparation, data acquisition and analysis, model building and analysis
or
Time-resolved serial X-ray crystallography: microcrystallization, data acquisition and analysis, model building and analysis
- Prepare results for oral presentations in English
- Proactively contribute ideas for the development of experiments and biological questions
- Write protocols and research articles in English for publication of the work carried out

2. Participate in laboratory life:
- Participate in the group's day-to-day activities (logistics, reagent inventory, tidying up, etc.)
- Assist with the supervision of interns
- Participate in the Institute's scientific events

Your Profil

Skills

- Experience in protein expression and purification
- Experience in either static single-particle cryoEM or time-resolved X-ray crystallography or solution scattering
- English (written/oral) level B2/C1
- High level of independence - Proactive approach to research, scientific curiosity
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Open-mindedness and active listening
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate into and adapt to the team
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to report on your work

Your Work Environment

a national and international player in the field of integrated structural biology. The IBS is a research center, a technical platform, a host site and a scientific training center. Its mission is to develop research in structural biology, a field of research that is crucial to the understanding of 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 of which proposes a multi-disciplinary approach, at the frontiers of biology, physics and chemistry, in coherence with 3 research axes. Nearly 320 people work there as researchers, PhD students, engineers and technicians in a multicultural and international environment.
The person recruited will join the DYNAMOP group 'https://www.ibs.fr/fr/recherche/assemblage-dynamique-et-reactivite/groupe-dynamique-et-cinetique-des-processus-moleculaires-m-weik/) and will also collaborate with the group, and possibly with the group as well MEM group (https://www.ibs.fr/fr/recherche/assemblage-dynamique-et-reactivite/groupe-microscopie-electronique-et-methodes-g-schoehn/).

Constraints and risks

Without.
The research will be carried out in English, however it is expected that the non-French speaking candidate will strive to learn the basics of French in order to facilitate communication and integration into the institute.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between €3041,58 and € 3467,33 (according to 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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