bHLH-PAS protein RITMO1 as the first regulator of circadian rhythms in P. tricornutum and of different photoreceptors (the Phytochrome DPH and Cryptochromes), possibly involved in circadian regulation. These proteins will be used as entry point to characterize the still unknown circadian clock system of diatoms, by integrating genome-wide molecular approaches with in-vivo analyses of light-dependent rhythmic processes.
The planned research will also integrate other project aiming to address the physiological and ecological relevance of circadian clock in diatoms by characterizing rhythmic cell division and photosynthesis in wild-type and mutants and by analyzing circadian clock and photoreceptors in environmental metagenomic data sets.
The laboratory is dedicated to the study of light-driven processes (photosynthesis, photoperception and light-dependent rhythms) and chloroplast biology. The laboratory addresses key questions on the biology, evolution and ecology of microalgae by focusing on different molecular model systems (e.g., Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum) and on ecological relevant phytoplanktonic species, investigated with approaches of eco-physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, genomics and genetics.
Full-time. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to all of the laboratory's resources
Where to apply
Website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7141-YVECHO-012/Default.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field: Biological sciences - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Technology - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: FRENCH - Level: Basic
- Research Field: Biological sciences - Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology - Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
A PhD and demonstrable experience in functional genomics and molecular biology techniques.
Previous experience in microorganisms' physiology and/or photobiology (photoperception or circadian clock regulation) will be strongly appreciated.
The level of his(her) CV and publication list will have to be compatible with the requirements of national and international post-doctoral programs.
Additional comments
The position is funded by the ANR grant Arctic to Angela Falciatore. It is fixed term for 1 year, renewable. The position will start the 1st November 2026. Applications including a CV and a cover letter summarizing current and future research interests, as well as the contact details of 2 referees, should be submitted to angela.falciatore@ibpc.fr and deposited on the portail emploi CNRS (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/)
Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7141-YVECHO-012/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Photobiologie et Physiologie des Plastes et Microalgues
Country: France
City: PARIS 05
Contact
City: PARIS 05
Website: http://www.ibpc.fr/UMR7141/
