PhD student in biophysics (M/F)
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Biologie du Développement de Marseille
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
13009 MARSEILLE 09
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/04/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 04 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Coordinated cell deformation in Drosophila pupal wing expansion :
During pupal development, the wings of Drosophila must expand their surface area while constrained within a pupal sac. This tissue is comprised of two cell layers in a sheet-like arrangement with an extracellular matrix. During expansion, these cells increase their surface area while becoming thinner. Such cellular deformations while maintaining a planar geometry involves the careful coordination of active forces that drive this shape change with adhesive elements that accommodate this change by remodeling cell-cell contacts. Using live fluorescence imaging, quantitative image analysis and physical models, we seek to understand this coordinated behavior at the subcellular scale that gives rise to the surface area expansion at the tissue scale.
Your Work Environment
The IBDM, located on the Luminy Campus, comprises approximately 220 permanent researchers, lecturers, engineers and technicians, as well as temporary staff on fixed-term contracts, post-docs, PhD students and interns, spread across 21 research teams and 11 technical platforms and services.
The IBDM is a joint research unit under the supervision of the CNRS and AMU, which explores the field of developmental biology and associated pathologies.
The activity will be carried out within the 'Organisation and Dynamics of Biological Forms' team led by Thomas LECUIT.
As the laboratory is composed of several nationalities, the use of English is essential.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
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
| Offer reference | UMR7288-AMBGUA-019 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Cellular biology, development, evolution-development, reproduction |
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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