PhD Position in Molecular Biology: The Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM) at CNRS and Montpellier University offers a fully-funded PhD position for 36 months starting on January 1, 2025. The position is part of a project focused on understanding the role of prion-like proteins in gene expression regulation. The successful candidate will join the “Mechanisms of genome expression and integrity” team under the supervision of Odil Porrua, with collaboration from Fabrice Caudron’s team.
Fully-Funded PhD Position in Molecular Biology at Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM)
Summary Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM) |
| Funding | Fully-funded PhD position for 36 months |
| Start Date | January 1, 2025 |
| Location | Montpellier, France |
| Monthly Salary | €2135 (gross salary) |
| Supervisors | Odil Porrua and collaboration with Fabrice Caudron |
Study Area:
Molecular and cellular biology with a focus on prion-like proteins in gene expression regulation.
Scholarship Description:
This PhD position is part of a larger project funded by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche and aims to explore the role of prion-like proteins, such as Nab3 and Ssd1, in gene expression regulation through their ability to form aggregates and undergo conformational changes. The research will involve high-resolution genomic methods to map RNA-binding sites, analyze the impact of prion-like protein aggregation on gene regulation, and characterize the mechanisms driving these conformational changes using proteomics and immunofluorescence microscopy. The PhD student will work in a collaborative and vibrant scientific environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Montpellier BioCampus.
Eligibility:
- Enthusiastic about science and biology.
- Team-player, rigorous, and well-organised.
- Master’s degree in biological sciences (preferably in genetics/genomics).
- Previous experience in molecular biology.
- Experience in constructing next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of bioinformatics applied to genomics is highly appreciated.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Contact details of two referees
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application, including a CV, letter of motivation, and contact details of two referees to Odil Porrua at odil.porrua@igmm.cnrs.fr.
Last Date:
Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
