Postdoctoral Researcher in Protein Biochemistry: The Tree-Microbe Interaction Unit (IAM) at Lorraine University, France, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in protein biochemistry for a collaborative research project. This 2-year position, funded by an INRAE/ECODIV grant, is set to begin in January 2025, subject to grant approval. The project will explore the molecular mechanisms of fungal adaptation to environmental stress, with a focus on novel protein isoforms in the Pisolithus genus.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Protein Biochemistry and Molecular Interactions
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Interactions, Fungal Physiology, Comparative Genomics
Location:
Lorraine University, Nancy, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- PhD must have been awarded within the last 3 years.
- Experience in protein purification, characterization, and molecular biology techniques.
- Strong background in fungal biology, genomics, and bioinformatics is highly desirable.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join the “Stress Response and Redox Regulation” team at the Tree-Microbe Interaction Unit (IAM) at Lorraine University. This project is a collaborative effort involving the IAM teams from Lorraine University and INRAE Grand Est-Nancy, as well as the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University in Australia. The research will focus on characterizing novel and atypical proteins involved in the dual roles of protein translation and detoxification in Pisolithus fungi, which are hypothesized to be key to their adaptation to stressful environments.
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Investigating the structure-function relationships of novel eEF1By isoforms in Pisolithus.
- Performing comparative genomics to study the evolution of these protein families.
- Exploring the potential dual roles of these proteins in translation and detoxification.
- Collaborating with international teams to integrate molecular and ecological data.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Professor Mélanie Morel-Rouhier at melanie.morel@niv-lorraine.fr for more information and to submit their application. Please include a detailed CV, a cover letter outlining your research experience and interest in the project, and contact information for at least two references.
Last Date to Apply:
September 20, 2024
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, contributing to cutting-edge research on fungal adaptation mechanisms. We look forward to receiving your application!
