Missions

The young researcher (M/F) will be integrated into the Rhizo team of the Microbial Ecology laboratory in Lyon. He/she will work in close collaboration with C. Prigent-Combaret, DR CNRS, coordinator of an innovative project “SensOrCol”, supported by the CNRS 'Prematuration' programm and with the members of the platform 'Centre d'Etude des Substances Naturelles' (CESN). He/she will (i) develop a method for the high-throughput screening of the sensibility of rapeseed cultivars to Phelipanche ramosa, and (ii) identify the molecular mechanisms involved in the interaction between different rapeseed cultivars grown in France and a plant-beneficial bacterium. Metabolomics approaches on the different interaction partners will be used to identify the molecular dialogue involved in the interaction between the plant-beneficial bacterium / rapeseed / P. ramosa. The levels of colonisation of the rhizosphere of rapeseed by the plant-beneficial strain will be compared as described in a previous study (Valente et al. 2020 Plant Cell Environ 43:246).

Activités

The main activities will involve :
- identifying the rapeseed cultivars to be included in the study and obtaining these cultivars from rapeseed producers
- setting up cultures, in parallel, of more a large number of cultivars in climatic chambers
-high-throughput screening of rapeseed-bacteria interactions and comparison of the levels of colonisation of rapessed by the plant-beneficial bacterium
-targeted analysis of the metabolomic responses of rapeseed to the bacterium after having established a standardized sensitive and robust UPLC-QToF method, on the CESN platform of the Microbial Ecology laboratory
-statistical analyses of the data and presentation of the results

Compétences

-Technical skills in microbiology, microbial ecology and metabolomics with a good knowledge of plant-bacteria interactions and methods of biological protection of plants against phytoparasite plants
-Knowledge of the secondary metabolism of Brassicaceae and/or phytoparasites of the broomrape family would be an advantage
-Great ability to write scientific reports and scientific papers
-Motivation, diligence, dynamism and rigor
-Scientific curiosity and creativity
-Ability to work independently but also in collaboration with a dynamic team, comprising a large number of nationalities
- Strong interest in innovation in the field of plant protection, the promotion of research work, and technology transfer.
- English-French Bilingual

Contexte de travail

The CNRS Microbial Ecology Laboratory (LEM) in Lyon is a research center internationally recognized for its work at the interface between science and innovation, focusing on the study of complex interactions between microorganisms and their environment.
At LEM, we explore the fundamental mechanisms of microbial interactions, from the molecular to the ecosystem scale. Our research addresses major societal challenges, such as climate change, antibiotic resistance, soil and water bioremediation, as well as agro-ecological crop protection.
We are offering you a 20-month contract to develop an innovative project supported by the CNRS 'prematuration' programm that could lead to technology transfer in the field of crop protection.
We offer:
• A stimulating work environment with close contact with research staff
• 44 days of vacation/RTT per year
• Tailored training to support you
• Partial reimbursement of travel tickets (75%) + sustainable mobility allowance of up to €300/year
• Financial contribution to health insurance costs

Additionally: please send your CV (including the names of three references), along with a cover letter and letters of recommendation to claire.prigent-combaret@univ-lyon1.fr


To apply, please send your CV (which includes the names of 3 reference persons), along with a cover letter and letters of recommendation at claire.prigent-combaret@univ-lyon1.fr

Contraintes et risques

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