PhD/Postdoctoral Fellow: Institut Fresnel is seeking a PhD/Postdoctoral Fellow to join our project SEPTISS that aims at understanding the role of septins in epithelial tissue architecture and mechanics. The fellow will use the Drosophila embryo as a model system and a combination of experimental techniques.
Designation: PhD/Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Role of septins in nondividing, remodeling epithelial tissues
Location: Institut Fresnel, Marseille, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Background in cell or developmental biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or a closely related field.
- Experience with Drosophila genetics and handling, tissue mechanics measurements, or image analysis and data science is a plus but not required.
Job Description:
The Institut Fresnel is seeking a PhD/Postdoctoral Fellow to join our project SEPTISS that aims at understanding the role of septins in epithelial tissue architecture and mechanics. The fellow will use the Drosophila embryo as a model system and a combination of experimental techniques, including genetics, live tissue imaging, laser manipulation, polarization-resolved fluorescence microscopy, and super-resolution microscopy.
The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and ambitious to join our efforts in elucidating animal septin organization and function.
Funding:
- The funding will be provided for a 3-year postdoctoral appointment, or the duration of the PhD thesis.
- The starting date will be as early as spring 2023.
- A living allowance will be provided.
How to Apply:
- Submit a letter of interest
- Submit a CV
- Provide contact information for two references
Email applications to:
- Loic Le Goff (loiclegoff@fresnel.fr)
- Manos Mavrakis (manos.mavrakis@fresnel.fr)
Last Date to Apply: Open until filled.
