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The Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM) is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral position. The CSM is an internationally recognized public research center in Monaco with a strong focus on coral reef and cancer research. The CSM is organized into three departments that focus on understanding the effects of environmental stress on different organisms and researching potential therapeutic treatments. With access to several nearby research facilities, the CSM is well equipped to support innovative research projects."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                         POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN CORAL PHYSIOLOGY

Job description:                                                                                                
  • 12-month full-time temporary position fully funded by a grant from the CSM.
  • The Postdoctoral researcher will carry out research complementary to the current activities of the team which includes fundamental research on the mechanisms of calcification, comparison of calcification mechanisms between coral species and effect of environmental parameters on calcification, from the molecular to the organism scale. 
  • The Coral Physiology team consists of 5 researchers, 2 PhD students, 2 technicians and 1 engineer led by Dr. Sylvie Tambutté. 
  • The Postdoctoral researcher will have access to a range of equipment, including facilities for coral cultures and aquaria with running seawater for manipulative experiments including ocean acidification and temperature changes, in vivo cell imaging (Macrofluo, confocal, video), pH and carbonate microelectrodes, biochemistry (gel electrophoresis, Western blots), molecular biology (PCR, qPCR, transcriptomics).   
  • The Postdoctoral researcher may also collaborate with other institutions.
Candidate requirements :
  • A PhD with a background in molecular and cell biology, physiology, preferably with a focus on marine organisms.
  • A demonstrated ability to independently write research papers and publish in international peer reviewed journals.
  • A demonstrated ability to critically evaluate data and carry out statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency in English at a high level.
  • Ability to work independently and interact with the team.
Conditions :
  • The position is currently funded for 1 year. 
  • The net salary is 3200 euros/month, (+health insurance, pension and end of year allowance). 
  • Funding for the research expenses fall within the team annual budget which includes travel expenses to disseminate research findings.
  • Position starts between October 2024-January 2025.
Application requirements :
  • Curriculum vitae and list of publications
  • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your research interests related to the research topics of the lab, your suitability for the position, the contact details for three professional referees, 
  • Research proposal of 3 to 5 pages to present the broad outline of the project and the approximate cost of consumables,
 
Please send preferably a PDF document to Sylvie Tambutté (stambutte@centrescientifique.mc).
The application deadline is end of September 2024. 
For more information, contact:  Sylvie Tambutté (stambutte@centrescientifique.mc)

https://centrescientifique.mc/fr/equipe/biologie-marine-fr/physiologie-et-biochimie