Post-doctoral position in France

A three-year post-doctoral position supported by a starting grant from the European Research Council (ERC) is available in the group of Dr. Damien Coudreuse at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), France (http://igdr.univ-rennes1.fr/english/). Research in this laboratory takes a synthetic biology approach in fission yeast to study the architecture and evolution of cell cycle regulation. The proposed project, which will focus on understanding how CDK activity dynamics shape cell growth and proliferation, couples the use of microfluidic devices with high resolution imaging of single cells.

We are seeking candidates who are highly motivated and ready to take on innovative projects in a very collegial and interactive environment. Candidates with a background in molecular and cell biology, and in particular those experienced in the use of yeast as a model system, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Research at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes covers a wide range of subjects in cell biology, taking advantage of most classical model systems while strongly promoting interdisciplinary approaches. The institute also benefits from state-of-the-art core facilities, such as excellent microscopy and genomics centers.

The IGDR is dynamic and expanding, with 20 teams representing 200 international

researchers and staff, including several recently established young groups. The working language of the laboratory and the institute is English.

The IGDR is located in the city of Rennes, the capital of Brittany in northwestern France. With its rich tradition of cultural, musical, and artistic events as well as its close proximity to the coast, Rennes is a very welcoming and pleasant place to live. It is also easily and directly accessible from Paris (around 2 hours by train).

Candidates should contact Dr. Damien Coudreuse at damien.coudreuse@univ-rennes1.fr

and send a Curriculum Vitae, including past research experiences and publication records, as well as a letter detailing their motivation and interest in our work. Applicants should also request recommendation letters to be directly sent by two or three references.

 

SyntheCell Team - Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes - CNRS UMR 6290 2, Avenue du Pr. Léon Bernard, 35043 Rennes, FRANCE - damien.coudreuse@univ-rennes1.fr