Group leader position on regeneration at the iBV, Nice, France

A group leader position is opened at the Institut de Biologie Valrose (iBV), Nice, France. We are seeking a candidate to develop independent research lines on regeneration, combining quantitative approaches and functional studies. Candidates working on vertebrate models are particularly encouraged to apply.

The candidate will benefit from dedicated lab and office spaces, as well as from free access to the iBV state-of-the-art technology platforms, including microscopy, cytometry, histology, bioinformatics, synthetic biology and animal facility infrastructures. The housing capacity of the current zebrafish facility is 400 aquariums. The iBV is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and encourages female applicants.

The iBV is an internationally recognized institute, presently hosting 27 research groups, with about 25 different nationalities and English as a working language (http://ibv.unice.fr). Research at the iBV is dedicated to deciphering the basic principles of biology involved in health and disease. To this aim, iBV researchers use a wide range of biological model systems (yeast, worm, sea urchin, fly, zebrafish, mouse and organoids) as well as human tissues and patient-derived material. In the context of this call, the iBV is looking for a young researcher with a strong track record to develop a project that complements existing research topics at the institute (signaling, cell and developmental biology, neurobiology, tissue/organ morphogenesis and function, as well as associated disorders and therapies). As regeneration relies on the activation of fundamental mechanisms underlying development in response to injuries/pathologies, we expect a strong synergy between the candidate and iBV groups interested in development and physio-pathology.

Interested candidates should send their application to ibv.direction@unice.fr before 25^th August. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf and contain a curriculum vitae with 2-3 reference contacts, a short description of achievements and a research program of maximum 5 pages. Onsite interviews are scheduled for early October.