RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD / R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Biology / Biological sciences
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES 1:
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 bio energies, environment and health.
The two PhD projects described below are eligible for co-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, on 7 July 2025.
The laureate(s) will be granted with a 3-year fellowship, 50% of which co-funded by IM2B (gross monthly salary: € 2 200). The additional co-financing must be obtained by the co-supervisors before the start of the contract.
The awarded doctoral student(s) will be granted € 4 000 to attend international conferences or to follow training related to its (their) research or professional project. In addition, through the Plinius doctoral programme, he/she / they will benefit from personalised 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)
Study of PilY1, ubiquitously found at the tip of bacteria pili: biology, regulated assembly and adhesion properties
Co-supervisors :
Emilia Mauriello, Laboratoire de Chimie Bactérienne (LCB), [email protected]
Renaud Vincentelli, laboratoire Architecture et Fonction des Macromolécules Biologiques (AFMB), [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]
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/05/2025 & TIME 23:59
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/10/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
WORK LOCATION(S): Marseille, France
N.B. the exact location will depend on the PhD project chosen – It is specified for each project
WHAT WE OFFER:
About the Institute of Microbiology, Bioenergies and Biotechnology
Created in 2019 by Aix-Marseille Université, IM2B gathers 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 28 core facilities with state-of-the-art equipement, 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).
For further information
We offer up to 2 fellowships of 3-years (gross monthly salary: € 2,200) with a €4,000 grant to attend international conferences or to follow training related to PhD student’s project. In addition, through the IM2B doctoral programme, the awarded doctoral student(s) will benefit from personalised support to train in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and prepare their professional project in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
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 2025. 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
HOW TO APPLY https://institut-im2b.univ-amu.fr/fr/actualites/im2b-phd-positions
