Postdoctoral Position in Mechanics of mammalian development at the Institut Curie in Paris

Hosting structure

The Institut Curie research center, located in the center of Paris, is an internationally renowned research institution bringing together physicists, chemists, biologists, bioinformaticians and clinicians.

Laboratories

Jean-Léon Maître, head of the “Mechanics of mammalian development” team, and Daniele Fachinetti, head of the “Molecular mechanisms of chromosome dynamics” team, are seeking a postdoc with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

The project

The candidate will study chromosome dynamics in preimplantation embryos, using approaches at the interface between biology and physics. The candidate’s work will include developmental biology techniques with recovery, culture and genetic manipulation of mouse embryos; molecular biology methods such as chromosome painting, 3D immuno-oligoFISH and sequencing; biophysical techniques such as high-resolution microscopy and optical tweezers; data and image analysis.

Training and Skills required
Prior experience with mouse handling, molecular biology, advanced microscopy, and/or image analysis will be extremely valuable, but on-the-job training will be provided.

Abilities

The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Contract information

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract.
Starting date: early 2024
Duration: 18 months initially
Working time: full time
Remuneration: according to current salary grids

Benefits: Collective catering, reimbursement of transportation fees up to 70%, complementary health insurance

Contact

Please send your CV, letter of motivation and 2 references (2 pages max each) to jean-leon.maitre@curie.fr