Chercheur de type Post Doc - Article L954-3
Quotité 100 %
Rémunération brute mensuelle : IB 701 - 2823 €
Poste à pourvoir au 01/02/2023
CDD 12 mois
Affectation : UJM – LABORATOIRE DE BIOTECHNOLOGIES VÉGÉTALES
APPLIQUÉES AUX PLANTES AROMATIQUES ET MÉDICINALES
Contact DRH : [email protected]
Contact Laboratoire : [email protected]
CONTEXTE
We are looking for you that want to establish a career within Plant biochemistry and
molecular biology with a strong focus on terpenoid biochemistry. At Jean Monnet
University, Saint Étienne, France you will be able to break new grounds within Plant
Biochemistry and join a research project that go beyond current knowledge within plant
biochemistry.
We want to explore how early divergent land plants like liverworts produce fragrance
molecules, and why they do this. Using contemporary DNA sequencing technology,
and well-established genetic engineering of the plants Physcomitrium patens and
Nicotiana benthamiana we will perform biochemical characterization of the fragrance
enzymes from the liverwort Frullania tamariscii.
The two model plants are often used to study plant enzymes, and will serve as a good
starting point for these studies. The fragrances of F. tamariscii has previously been
used in perfurmes, and with this new research project this might become relevant
again. As part of the project, funded by the Élan Recherche 2022 program at Jean
Monnet University, we will explore this and other liverworts for new potential fragrance
molecules.
MISSIONS et POSITION DU POSTE
Under the hierarchical and functional authority of Professor Henrik Toft Simonsen, the
person recruited will be responsible for running the research project on fragrances of
F. tamariscii.
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ACTIVITES
1-Expertise méthodologique et technique
Your overall focus will be to perform enzyme biochemical characterization with special
focus on the sesquiterpenoid tamariscol and its biosynthesis. You will strengthen the
research groups ability to perform fast enzyme characterization of multiple enzymes,
and also enable the use of fast analytical methods like head-space and SPME GC-
MS. You will work closely together with colleagues in the Laboratory of Plant
Biotechnologies applied to aromatic and medicinal plants (LBVPAM, Saint Étienne,
France). Your primary tasks will be to be perform molecular biology and biochemical
assays with the focus on tamariscol biosynthesis.
2-Pilotage de projets
Secondly you will also participate in the supervision of Master and Bachelor students
affiliated to you project, and in general help with the maintenance of our laboratory.
3-Animation scientifique et valorisation
Part of the job is also to promote research within fragrances, both through public
outreach and scientific papers. During the course of the Post Soc we wish to make a
small promotional video along with a few other projects, thus participation in this is also
part of the job.
COMPETENCES ET CONNAISSANCES PROFESSIONNELLES
We are looking for a talented and creative new team member. The successful
candidate holds a PhD degree within Plant molecular biology and biochemistry and
have a proven track record of engineering both Physcomitrium and Nicotiana. The
candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong interest in plant biochemistry, and
demonstrated expertise in plant molecular biology, plant metabolite engineering, plant
biochemistry and metabolomics. Previous substantial experience with molecular
techniques and Physcomitrium patens or Nicotiana benthamiana as a model system
is preferred.
Communications and presentations at international conferences, as well as research
experience in a country different from the country of origin are also considered assets.
Experience in supervision of Master and Bachelor students is another plus.
We offer
We offer a creative and stimulating international scientific environment, and access to
state-of-the-art technologies. LBVPam is a leading laboratory in plant fragrance
biochemistry and is globally recognized for the excellence of our research, education,
innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an
international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment
characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility
Additional commentsPosition to be filled from February 1, 2023
Gross monthly salary: €2823
CDD 12 MONTHS
Quota: 100%
Degree required: PhD
The application file must consist of:
- a curriculum vitae detailing experiences and publications
-a copy of a valid identity document
- a cover letter
-a copy of the doctoral degree
must be returned before January 2, 2023 midnight strict deadline electronically to [email protected]– DRH UJM
Contact DRH : [email protected]
Contact Laboratoire : [email protected]
Offer Requirements Skills/QualificationsWe are looking for a talented and creative new team member. The successful
candidate holds a PhD degree within Plant molecular biology and biochemistry and
have a proven track record of engineering both Physcomitrium and Nicotiana. The
candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong interest in plant biochemistry, and
demonstrated expertise in plant molecular biology, plant metabolite engineering, plant
biochemistry and metabolomics. Previous substantial experience with molecular
techniques and Physcomitrium patens or Nicotiana benthamiana as a model system
is preferred.
Communications and presentations at international conferences, as well as research
experience in a country different from the country of origin are also considered assets.
Experience in supervision of Master and Bachelor students is another plus.
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