Post-doctoral Position: Plant Immunity: A unique opportunity is available for a Post-doctoral position to delve into the regulatory role of membrane nanodomain-organized proteins in plant immunity. This position is part of the ANR project named HIRAQIM and will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Enric Zelazny in the AQUA team at the Institute for Plant Sciences of Montpellier (IPSiM), France.
Designation: Post-doctoral Researcher
Research Area: Regulatory role of membrane nanodomain-organized proteins in plant immunity, HIR in aquaporin-dependent plant immunity.
Location: CNRS/INRAE, Montpellier, France
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates must hold a doctorate and demonstrate research proficiency with high-quality publications. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent scientist with expertise in microscopy (confocal, TIRF, possibly sptPALM), plant physiology, protein and/or lipid biochemistry, and molecular biology. Ideal candidates should have knowledge in the field of membrane protein regulatory mechanisms.
Job Description:
Post-doctoral Position: Regulatory Role of Membrane Nanodomain-Organized Proteins in Plant Immunity
The successful candidate will work on the HIRAQIM project, collaborating with the Infectious Strategies of Xanthomonas (SIX) team at the Laboratory of Plant-Microbe-Environment Interactions (LIPME) in Toulouse, France. The project aims to study how Hypersensitive Induced Reaction (HIR) proteins in plasma membrane nanodomains participate in plant immunity by regulating Plasma membrane Intrinsic Protein (PIP) aquaporins.
The responsibilities include:
- Analyzing the influence of biotic stimuli on the co-localization between HIR2 and PIP proteins in PM nanodomains.
- Determining whether HIR proteins can recruit PIPs to nanodomains with a specific lipid and/or protein composition.
- Investigating HIR-dependent H2O2 signaling using biosensors.
- Studying the role of HIRs in defense against pathogens by characterizing HIR-dependent H2O2 signaling and its impact on plant immunity.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a CV, a description of previous research experience, and names and addresses of three possible referees, by the end of January 2024, through the CNRS web portal at:
Last Date for Apply: January 2024
Join us in this exciting research endeavor and contribute to advancing our understanding of plant immunity through membrane nanodomain-organized proteins!
