The Curie Institute Research Center
France’s leading cancer research and treatment centre, Institut Curie unites a renowned research centre and a specialist hospital, fostering close collaboration between scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals. It offers an environment of excellence where expertise comes together around shared values: care, humanity, openness, collaboration, efficiency, innovation, solidarity and commitment.
Laboratory
The Stem Cell and Tissue Homeostasis lab, headed by Dr. Allison Bardin, is within the Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology (UMR 3215/ U934) of the Institut Curie. Our ongoing studies us Drosophila melanogaster to understand how tissues dynamically renew by stem and progenitor cells.
We are seeking an “Ingénieur d’Etude” to help with ongoing experiments in genetics and imaging as well as in molecular biology. More information about us can be found here: https://institut-curie.org/team/bardin .
Missions
Description of the activities
Mission 1 :
- Genetic crosses and selection of Drosophila lines.
- Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy of tissues.
- Quantification of data.
Mission 2 :
- Preparation of RNA and DNA for deep sequencing.
- Establishment of ATACseq on FACS sorted stem cells.
- General molecular biology techniques : PCR, DNA extraction, etc…
Mission 3:
Help with lab management tasks (ordering, orgazation, planning)
Experience level / degrees required
- Masters 2 or PhD
Skills and qualities required
- Work experience with expertise with Drosophila genetics is necessary
- Experience in additional molecular biology such as genomic library prep or ATACseq is a plus.
- Good English allowing you to communicate orally your colleagues and managers and write.
- Ability to understand scientific articles in the field and follow presentations in English.
- Excellent organization and teamwork skills.
Contract information
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: 18 months
Working time: full time - number of days – 39 hours per week
Gross annual salary : from 30396€ to 36219€ according to the current grids
Benefits: Collective catering, reimbursement of transportation fees up to 70%, supplementary health insurance
Location of the position: Paris
Contact
Please send your CV, letter of motivation and 2 references
Publication date: 05/11/2026
Deadline for application: until filled
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