Postdoctoral fellow in protein electron microscopy (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The postdoc will develop a cryo-EM pipeline for the analysis of proteins, protein complexes, and protein-nucleic acid complexes, from sample preparation to data analysis. The tasks will also include protein purification and biophysical characterization.

Activity

Biochemistry and molecular biology techniques,
Sample preparation for negative-stain EM and cryo-EM,
sample screening with microscopes, data acquisition,
data analysis. Interpretation of results and writing of scientific articles,
Presentation of results at conferences and scientific events.

Your Profil

Skills

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and independent individual for a postdoctoral position. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in protein biochemistry and electron microscopy. The postdoc will be assisted by an experienced cryo-EM engineer but must already have independent expertise in this technique. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out their research project independently while collaborating closely with other team members and external laboratories.

Your Work Environment

The CBM (UPR4301, CNRS) is located on the CNRS campus in Orléans, which features 6,300 m² of modern research and administrative facilities. The centre brings together biologists, physicists, and chemists who work closely to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer. The research centre provides an interactive and international work environment, with a wide range of equipment suitable for multidisciplinary research. For electron microscopy, our team has tools for sample preparation (negative staining and cryo-EM) as well as data analysis. A basic microscope is available on the Orléans campus, and we have access to high-performance microscopes through a BAG membership at the SOLEIL synchrotron.
The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant dedicated to protein SUMOylation.

Employment Conditions and Benefits
- Full-time position: 38.5 hours per week.
- 44 days of annual leave per year.
- On-site subsidized staff restaurant.
- Employer contribution of 75% toward public transportation subscriptions.
- Sustainable mobility allowance.
- Sports and recreational activities organized by the local social action committee.
- Campus childcare and leisure facilities.
- Additional CNRS employee benefits.

Constraints and risks

Standard risks associated with biochemical work.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

from 3 041 € gross monthly depending on 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.

CNRS

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