The CEA recruits a Scientist in “Molecular genetic manipulation of microalgae or cyanobacteria for biofuel or green chemical production”

A permanent scientist position is open in the team “Bioenergy and Microalgae” (EBM) within the BIAM institute located in the Cadarache centre, Southern France (Provence)
The scientist will initiate projects on genetic manipulation (genetic engineering, synthetic biology or genome editing) of microalgae to introduce novel pathways or improve existing pathways for the production of molecules of interest.
Studies will be conducted on the model microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, or other algal or cyanobacterial species the scientist may propose to develop within the team. Scientific questions can be large and range from improving growth and CO2 assimilation, to enhancing lipid storage, or re-directing carbon flux to booster production of molecules of interests, but it should fit in the major mission of the host team (see description below).
Mission and activities of the host team
You will benefit from the expertise of the host team (https://www.cite-des-energies.fr/biam/recherche/ebm/) and from the environment of the BIAM institute, CEA and Aix-Marseille University (https://www.cite-des-energies.fr/biam/plateformes-technologiques/).
You will be working in the “Bioenergy and Microalgae” team, which is composed of 4 scientists, 4 engineers, 3 technicians and usually 3-5 PhD students and postdocs.
The main objectives of the EBM team is to explore the potential of microalgae for biotechnological applications especially in the field of bioenergy. Specifically, we study the processes of photo-reduction of CO2 to the formation and storage of energy-rich molecules (such as lipids and alkanes). The research is based on genetic, biochemical, lipidomic and biophysical approaches developed on model organisms such as Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to identify the key genes of photosynthesis and lipid metabolism, and on an exploration of biodiversity to search for enzymes, metabolic pathways or photosynthetic microorganisms of interest.

The recent work of the team has led to several discoveries such as i) the light driven synthesis of hydrocarbon in microalgae by a novel photoenzyme, the fatty acid photodecarboxylase (FAP); ii) the source(s) of energy essential for CO2 concentrating mechanisms (CCM) in microalgae; or iii) the importance of energy trafficking between subcellular organelles for CO2 fixation and cell fitness (publications). These work are supported by various tools we have developed over the years which are collectively housed in the HelioBiotec platform.
We cover a wide range of fields from algal physiology to lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, and the discovery of new enzymes. We strive to shed light on the fundamental understanding of algal physiology and metabolism, with a view to applications in the fields of bioenergy, CO2 fixation and the production of high value-added molecules.
Requirement
The position is open to candidates with a PhD and at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Candidates should have a strong background in genetic engineering, synthetic biology or genome editing. Experience in microalgae would be a plus.
The ability to interact with other researchers in the team and to work as a team is very important. The person recruited will also be expected to write grant proposals and scientific publications and will therefore also need good oral communication and writing skills. He/she will also have to supervise master students, PhD students or post-docs.
A good command of English is essential. French is not necessary in the laboratory but its learning will be recommended to facilitate the insertion in the social life.

CEA’s life quality
Expected salary range at the beginning: net salary from 2620€/month to 3100€/month for 1 to 6 years of postdoctoral experience.
Social benefit: 52 days of annual paid holidays; retirement plan; French national social security for health and retirement, free school system and international school for foreign children.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Northeastern University, Boston, USA

Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Northeastern University, Boston, USA

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Advanced Drug Delivery Research (ADDRes) lab at Northeastern University in Boston, USA. The successful candidate will conduct mechanistic experimental studies to enable quantitative prediction of the impact of lipids, lipid-based formulations, and diet on absorption of oral drugs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with lipids, especially lipid formulations. Thank you for passing this along to anyone you think might be interested!

https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R104056

The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and analyze in vitro experiments including analysis of drug dissolution as well as lipid/protein digestion, and drug absorption using cell culture models.
• Provide meticulous documentation, analysis, and interpretation of results (including digital documentation and computational modeling as needed)
• Develop computational models in MATLAB or other programming languages
• Guide and mentor graduate or undergraduate students, including participation in training to improve mentorship skills as needed.
• Develop and write reports, publications, and grants
• Attend and participate in research meetings/seminars and journal club
• Participate in career development training workshops/sessions and networking opportunities for research and mentoring
• Foster a safe, collaborative, inclusive environment

More information can be found at the link above!

Thank you for considering!

Best regards,

Rebecca Carrier

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
Affiliated Professor in Bioengineering and BiologyNortheastern University
Boston, MA  02115
phone: 617-373-7126