Missions

The Research Engineer (M/F) will be responsible for implementing an experimental program aimed at characterizing in vitro and in vivo the function of enzymes and enzyme complexes in the formation of the plant cuticle. Methodological developments will be necessary to achieve the objectives.

Activités

- Cultivate plants in vitro under axenic conditions
- Develop molecular tools (plasmids) for plant genetic engineering
- Transform plants via homologous recombination and CRISPR/Cas
- Conduct observations using confocal microscopy
- Prepare plant metabolic extracts
- Perform in vitro enzyme activity tests using recombinant proteins
- Analyze metabolites using LC-MS and GC-MS
- Interpret, format, and communicate the results

Compétences

- Theoretical and practical knowledge in plant biochemistry and biotechnology
- Write and update technical protocols, maintain a lab notebook
- Present results, ensure data quality and traceability
- Communicate in French and/or English in an international environment
- Master basic computer tools, ability to learn new ones
- Work with rigor, reliability, and initiative

Contexte de travail

The research will be carried out at the Institut de biologie moléculaire des plantes (IBMP-CNRS) in Strasbourg. Laboratory is located at a wolking distance from the historic city center and European institutions. The Research Engineer (M/F) will work under the direct supervision of the project coordinator and in collaboration with other team members (PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, assistant engineer). The project, supported by the French National Research Agency (ANR), aims to identify and understand the metabolic adaptations associated with plant adaptation to life out of water.

Contraintes et risques

Possible work in confined spaces or restricted areas.