Post-doctoral position on the physiopathology of the adrenal cortex

Organisation/Company

INSERM DR IDF Centre Nord

Research Field

Medical sciences » Cancer research

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

29 Mar 2024 – 12:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38h30

Offer Starting Date

2 May 2024

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

The candidate will be joining our “Genomics and signaling of endocrine tumors” team led by Prof. Bertherat. Our lab at the interface between basic and clinical science benefits from the state-of-theart equipment and facilities available at Institut Cochin and is well known for its important contributions in the better understanding of adrenocortical physiopathology.

The successful candidate will be contributed to an ANR-funded project, Ad-SIAH1, focusing on the importance of an E3 ubiquitin ligase, SIAH1 on the tumorigenesis, function and differentiation of the adrenal cortex through the characterization of adrenocortical specific knockout mice.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated post-doctoral scientist with a strong background and experience on the phenotyping of mouse models, endocrinology and cellular or molecular biology.

The successful candidate will benefit from technical assistance and play a pivotal and active role in the project management, conducing in vivo and in vitro experiments.
His/her responsibilities will also include presenting results at lab meetings, national and international conferences.

Main activities

• Establishment and management of mouse models
• Functional investigations of adrenocortical homeostasis and function
• Molecular and cellular experiments

Associated activities

• Training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students (Master and PhD)
• Grant writing
   

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Accreditation for animal experimentation (Level 1 or Level 2) and experience on murine phenotyping will be highly appreciated, but is not mandatory
• Experience in immunostaining, molecular biology (qPCR, western blot, cloning, immunoprecipitation…)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong team spirit
• Excellent organization skills
   

Additional Information
Benefits

• Gross monthly salary: according to INSERM compensation scheme (depending on experience)
• Opportunities to attend courses/specific training to acquire or improve required experimental skills
• Opportunities to be involved in other ongoing projects with excellent publication perspectives
   

Selection process

Please contact Dr. Annabel Berthon ([email protected] ) with a cover letter, a CV and contact information for two professional references.
 

Additional comments

• Required experience: 0 to 4 years after PhD
• 18 months contract (renewable)

Website for additional job details

https://parcc.inserm.fr/index.php/05-immuno-metabolic-mechanisms-of-cardiovascu…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Institut Cochin

Country

France

State/Province

Ile-de-France

City

Paris

Postal Code

75014

Street

24 rue Faubourg Saint-Jacques

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Ile-de-France

City

Paris

Website

http://www.idf.inserm.fr/rubriques/l-inserm-en-ile-de-france/delegation-paris-5

Street

Immeuble Kadence, 86-88 rue Regnault

Postal Code

75013

STATUS: EXPIRED