Post-doctoral Position Available: A post-doctoral position is available for a motivated and independent scientist to work on the regulatory role of membrane nanodomain-organized proteins HIR in plant immunity, within the framework of the ANR project HIRAQIM. The position is based at CNRS/INRAE, Montpellier, France, under the supervision of Dr. Enric Zelazny in the AQUA team at the Institute for Plant Sciences of Montpellier (IPSiM).
Designation: Post-doctoral Researcher
Research Area: Regulatory mechanisms of Hypersensitive Induced Reaction (HIR) proteins in Plasma Membrane (PM) nanodomains and their impact on aquaporin-dependent plant immunity.
Location: CNRS/INRAE, Montpellier, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctorate degree
- Proven research skills with high-quality publications
- Experience in microscopy (confocal, TIRF, possibly sptPALM)
- Expertise in plant physiology, protein and/or lipid biochemistry, and molecular biology
- Knowledge in membrane protein regulatory mechanisms, especially in the context of plant immunity
Job Description:
Post-doctoral Position Available: Regulatory Role of Membrane Nanodomain-Organized Proteins HIR in Aquaporin-Dependent Plant Immunity
The successful candidate will investigate the regulatory mechanisms of PIP aquaporins by HIR proteins in Arabidopsis, employing cutting-edge microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular physiology approaches. Responsibilities include analyzing the influence of biotic stimuli on HIR2 and PIP protein co-localization in PM nanodomains, determining the recruitment of PIPs to nanodomains with specific lipid and/or protein composition, and characterizing HIR-dependent HO: signaling using H:0: biosensors. Collaboration with the SIX team at LIPME in Toulouse will contribute to understanding the impact of HIR-mediated PIP aquaporin regulation on plant immunity against pathogenic bacteria.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a CV, a description of previous research experience, and names/addresses of three referees, through the CNRS web portal at: CNRS Job Portal
Last Date for Apply: Applications must be submitted by the end of January 2024.
Join us in unraveling the fascinating interplay between membrane nanodomains and plant immunity, contributing to cutting-edge research in the field. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic researcher to our team at CNRS/INRAE in Montpellier, France.
