Missions

The "Developmental epigenomics" team (www.ghavihelmlab.com) led by Yad Ghavi-Helm at the Institute of Functional Genomics of Lyon (IGFL) is recruiting a technical assistant in biology to work on 3D genome organization during the embryonic development of Drosophila.

Activities

- Molecular biology (cloning, DNA extraction, Sanger sequencing)
- Drosophila genetics (microinjection, crossing)
- in situ hybridization and immunostaining, confocal imaging

Skills

- At least 1 year of experience with molecular biology and/or imaging is required
- Experience in at least one of the following areas would be a plus: confocal imaging, microinjection, Drosophila genetics
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and rigorously.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (lab's working language).

Work Context

The successful candidate will join the Developmental Epigenomics team at the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL) located on the campus of the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. The IGFL offers an exceptional international working environment at the interface of developmental biology, evolution and integrative physiology, using functional genomics, bioinformatics, genetics and comparative approaches. The institute is housed in a new building of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Lyon, at the heart of the dynamic research community of the Lyon Gerland campus. Lyon, the “gastronomic capital” of France, is a modern, dynamic city with a rich cultural and sporting offering.
The successful applicant will be involved in a collaboration with the team of Mounia Lagha in Montpellier (http://www.laghalab.com/), using a combination of genetics and imaging approaches to dissect how long-range inter-TAD enhancer-promoter interactions are established and contribute to gene expression.