PhD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for 2 PhD positions in the Institute of Microbiology, Bioenergies and Biotechnology – Aix-Marseille Université
28 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Aix-Marseille Université- Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Physics » Biophysics
Technology » Biotechnology
Biological sciences » Other
Chemistry » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
France- Application Deadline
15 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/ R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Biology, Biological sciences
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1:
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
IM2B brings together the largest French network of world-class molecular microbiologists. It aims to explore the diversity and functioning of the microbial world, at the molecular, cellular and ecosystem levels, or through its close association with other organisms (plants, microbiota, etc.), with a view to developing innovative biotechnological solutions in the fields of bioenergies, environment and health.
The four PhD projects described below are eligible for funding under this call for applications. They are interdisciplinary projects based on inter-laboratory collaborations.
For each of the projects, the co-supervisors will select one applicant who will be interviewed by a jury. The audition will be held in English or in French, the 4th of June. At the end of the audition, two applicants will be selected and will be granted with a 3-year fellowship.
The two awarded doctoral students will be granted € 4,000 to attend international conferences or to follow training related to their research or professional project. In addition, through the Plinius doctoral programme , they will benefit from personalized support to train in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and prepare their professional project in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
PhD projects (for more details, click on the title)
Deciphering the photosynthetic pathway of Halorhodospira halophila
Co-supervisors :
Barbara SCHOEPP-COTHENET, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines – BIP - ([email protected] )
Jean ALRIC, Institut de Biosciences et biotechnologies d’Aix-Marseille – BIAM - ([email protected] )
Investigation into the structural dynamics-activity relationship of a novel E.coli chaperone of the Secretory pathway
Co-supervisors :
Valérie BELLE / Alessio BONUCCI, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines – BIP - ([email protected] )
Déborah BYRNE, Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée – IMM - ([email protected] )
Nanodisc: a key advantage in studying bioenergetics membrane proteins
Co-supervisors :
James STURGIS, Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Systèmes Macromoléculaires - LISM - ([email protected] )
Eric PILET, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines – BIP - ([email protected] )
Engineering Picochlorum alga to understand giant virus infections and photosynthetic adaptability
Co-supervisors :
Xenie JOHNSON, Institut de Biosciences et biotechnologies d’Aix-Marseille – BIAM - ([email protected] )
Guillaume BLANC, Institut Méditerranéen d’Océanologie – MIO - ([email protected] )
About the Institute of Microbiology, Bioenergies and Biotechnology
Created in 2019 by Aix-Marseille Université, this Institute brings together more than 400 permanent staff, 380 Masters students and 120 PhD students, to strengthen interdisciplinary Research and Teaching in the field of Microbiology and its applications in Bioenergies, Environment and Health. Relying on a network of 11 internationally renowned research laboratories and a network of leading facilities, the IM2B brings together recognized expertise in viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and photosynthetic organisms. It covers a large range of approaches, including bioinformatics, mathematical modelling, structural and cellular biology, molecular genetics, biophysics, biochemistry, biodiversity, chemistry. The research effort of IM2B is focused on the integration of all the scales of study, from the atom to the ecosystem, and its biotechnological applications on the different systems studied. The targeted applications are in particular in the field of energy such as CO2 storage, production of biofuel, biogas or bioethanol, new bio-inspired materials, biosensing or biosourced molecules, but also in the field of the environment (biodepollution...) or health (infectious diseases).
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15/04/2024 & TIME 23:59
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/10/2024
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
WORK LOCATION(S): Aix-Marseille area (the exact location will depend on the PhD project chosen - they are specified for each project)
WHAT WE OFFER:
We offer 2 positions of 3-years (gross monthly salary: € 2,100) with a €4,000 grant to attend international conferences or to follow training related to PhD student’s project.
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must hold a Master2 degree by summer 2024. The expected profile of the candidates is specific to each PhD project and is available by clicking on the title of each project (offer description).
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS
Applications, in English, including a CV (specifying the English level), a cover letter, transcripts and ranking of Master degree (Master 1 and first semester of Master 2), and the contact information for at least two references must be sent to the supervisors of each PhD project by April 15th 2024
Website: https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/call-applications-future-im2b-phd-students
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Physics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Technology
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Aix-Marseille Université
- Country
- France
- City
- Marseille
- Postal Code
- 13284
- Street
- Jardin du Pharo 58, bd Charles Livon
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/aix-marseille-universite/2024/phd-call-for-app…
Contact
- City
Marseille- Website
https://www.univ-amu.fr/- Postal Code
13284
STATUS: EXPIRED