Work environment, missions and activities

The successful candidate will work in a laboratory environment and be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and optimizing plant biology experiments. Key tasks will include in vitro culture, microscopy-based data acquisition, gene expression analysis, biochemical assays, and the processing and analysis of experimental data.

The candidate will join a dynamic research team working on an ambitious project, benefiting from complementary expertise and actively contributing to the advancement of the project.

Close interactions with project partners, particularly the university’s physics research team, may require regular travel. These scientific exchanges will give the successful candidate the chance to thrive in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment, expand their expertise and play an active role in ensuring the project’s collaborative success.

Training and skills

Candidates holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in plant biology are invited to apply for this position. Relevant professional or research experience, ideally acquired in a scientific or experimental research environment, is desirable.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in relevant experimental techniques, as well as the practical skills required to implement protocols, ensure data quality and reliability, and contribute actively to data analysis and interpretation.

Proficiency in IT tools and software is required, including the Office suite for data management and presentation, as well as specialised software such as ImageJ for image processing and analysis. Experience with the R environment for statistical analysis would be an asset.

Good written and oral communication skills in both French and English are required, as well as strong scientific writing abilities for preparing reports, meeting minutes and scientific documents.

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. Strong organisational skills, a clear sense of priorities and the ability to report on activities are essential.

As the role involves managing multiple experimental and analytical tasks simultaneously, candidates must demonstrate strong planning and coordination skills, adaptability in the face of unforeseen challenges, and a rigorous approach to experimental follow-up.

Finally, qualities such as flexibility, adaptability in the face of changing circumstances, effective communication and argumentation skills, and an analytical, synthetic and critical mindset are highly valued. A strong willingness to learn and develop new skills, as well as creativity and versatility, would be major assets in this role.

How to apply

I send my CV and my motivation letter