The GlycoMiR project aims to valorize functional biomolecules derived from milk and dairy industry by-products, including microRNAs and glycoproteins, with a particular focus on infant nutrition applications.
Contract duration: 18 months, starting on September 1, 2026 (flexible up to November 1, 2026)
Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Application: CV and cover letter to be sent to the project coordinators (see email addresses below).
Gross salary: According to qualifications and experience
Host laboratory: LIBio (2 Avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France)
REQUIRED PROFILE :
PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. Knowledge and/or experience in Food Science and Food Technology, particularly within the dairy industry, is highly desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement analytical methods for the compositional analysis and characterization of glycoproteins present in a range of dairy ingredients (quantification assays, sample preparation for LC-MS and MS/MS identification, chromatography).
- Develop and optimize electrostatic spray-drying approaches (in collaboration with an industrial partner) for various dairy ingredients to minimize miRNA degradation during the drying process.
- Perform powder characterization analyses, including LC-MS, browning assessment, and physicochemical characterization of dairy powders.
- Conduct bioinformatics analyses (NCBI, UCSC Genome Browser, sequence alignment software, etc.) of non-coding RNAs and identify miRNAs in various dairy ingredients using qPCR.
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation, and contribute to the dissemination and valorization of the research outcomes.
- Present research findings and actively participate in project meetings.
- Contribute to the daily activities of the laboratory by working collaboratively with research team members in a multidisciplinary environment.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in biochemical analytical and separation techniques are highly desirable (SDS-PAGE, low- and high-pressure chromatography, mass spectrometry, etc.).
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in molecular biology analytical techniques and proficiency in bioinformatics tools are highly desirable (qPCR, sequence analysis, etc.).
- Knowledge of food biochemistry, particularly related to the dairy industry, would be appreciated (spray drying, physicochemical properties of food powders).
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and to organize daily activities independently.
- Strong skills in data processing, analysis, and scientific interpretation, with the ability to synthesize results.
- Written and oral communication skills in French.
- Accuracy, organization, teamwork skills, motivation, and a proactive attitude.
CONTACTS :
arnaud.paul@univ-lorraine.fr ; sylvain.maenner@univ-lorraine.fr ; emilie.viennois@inserm.fr
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