M/F Cell biology postdoc

Job Description

Missions

The successful candidate will conduct research projects aimed at understanding the cellular mechanisms regulating lipid metabolism. The work will focus on the dynamics, synthesis, and storage of lipids within cellular organelles, particularly lipid droplets and the endoplasmic reticulum. The project will combine approaches in cell biology, biochemistry, and advanced imaging. The candidate will contribute to the development and optimization of experimental protocols to analyze lipid fluxes and membrane organization. They will also participate in data analysis and interpretation, as well as the dissemination of results through scientific publications. Interactions with interdisciplinary teams will be encouraged to integrate biophysical and quantitative approaches. The candidate may also contribute to the supervision of students and trainees involved in the project.

Activity

Design and perform experiments to investigate lipid metabolism and organelle dynamics.
• Apply cell biology, biochemical, and imaging approaches to study lipid synthesis, transport, and storage.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols and quantitative analysis tools.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports and publications.
• Participate in collaborations with interdisciplinary research teams.
• Provide occasional supervision of students or trainees involved in the project.

Your Profil

Skills

• Strong background in cell biology and lipid metabolism.
• Proficiency in standard cell biology and biochemical techniques (cell culture, microscopy, biochemical assays).
• Experience with cellular imaging and quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to design, conduct, and interpret experiments independently.
• Scientific rigor, organizational skills, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
• Good scientific communication skills, both written and oral (English required).

Your Work Environment

The position is based at Laboratoire de Physique de l'École Normale Supérieure (LPENS), a highly interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of biology, physics, and chemistry. The candidate will benefit from a stimulating scientific setting that promotes quantitative approaches and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The laboratory provides access to state-of-the-art facilities in imaging, biophysics, and cell biology. The successful candidate will interact with researchers from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative approaches for studying lipid metabolism. This environment fosters the development of original projects combining cell biology, biophysics, and quantitative modeling, and provides strong opportunities for scientific exchange and collaboration at national and international levels.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

The gross monthly salary for this position ranges from €3,131 to €4,807, depending on experience and qualifications.

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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