Ph.D. student /(M/F) - Ribosome hibernation in Archaea
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- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 months
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de Biologie Structurale de la Cellule
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
91128 PALAISEAU
Contract Duration
36 months
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 01 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Our results establish that HibA is a key mediator of ribosomal hibernation in archaea. They provide a mechanistic and functional framework for understanding how archaeal cells preserve their translation apparatus under stress, and open up new perspectives on the evolution and regulation of ribosomal dormancy across the three domains of life. This thesis project builds on our previous work (PMID: 42045235) and aims to further investigate the mechanisms of hibernation in archaea.
(i) To track the assembly of ribosomal subunits in the presence of HibA, we propose to conduct pre-steady-state kinetic experiments using a stopped-flow apparatus. Using this method, we will be able to determine the association rate constant (kon) of the 30S and 50S subunits and measure the influence of HibA on this association kinetics. The influence of ATP or AMP on this association rate will also be measured, as well as that of competitors (mRNA and/or transfer RNA, or the ABCE1 recycling factor).
(2) SBDS has been identified as a potential partner of HibA. Thus, another objective will be to clarify the function of the SBDS protein in archaea, beginning with determining whether aSBDS is involved in the final stages of biogenesis.
(3) Other partners of HibA will also be investigated.
Your Work Environment
The project will be conducted within the “Translation Mechanisms” team led by Emmanuelle Schmitt and Yves Mechulam at the “Structural Cell Biology” (BIOC) laboratory at École Polytechnique, https://portail.polytechnique.edu/bioc/en/recherche/translation-mechanisms. The BIOC laboratory is a joint research unit of the CNRS and École Polytechnique, located on the Palaiseau campus and fully equipped to carry out the project. In addition, the laboratory has privileged access to CIMEX (Interdisciplinary Center for Electron Microscopy at the École Polytechnique), which is equipped with a 300 kV Titan Themis electron microscope featuring a Falcon 3 direct electron detector.
Constraints and risks
No specific risks have been identified.
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 | UMR7654-EMMSCH-007 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Molecular and structural biology, biochemistry |
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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