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Postdoc Opportunities in Biophysics in France
Postdoc Positions in biophysics in france
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in biophysics in France include Université d'Orléans, Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique Théorique, CNRS and Aix-Marseille Université.
Stephane Petoud
Université d'Orléans
France
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6 days ago
A 13-month postdoctoral position is available for a synthetic chemist to join a research team at the Center for Molecular Biophysics (CBM) in Orléans, France. The project aims to create the next generation of near-infrared lanthanide molecular complexes for imaging organoids. The work combines synthetic chemistry, molecular biophysics, lanthanide coordination chemistry, near-infrared imaging, and chemical biology. The position is funded through a collaboration with the team of Arnaud Menuet and ...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Coordination Chemistry
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6 days ago
Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique Théorique, CNRS
France
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2 weeks ago
New postdoctoral position in Paris on molecular dynamics simulations and GPCR mechanosensitivity , hosted by the Laboratoire de Biochimie Théorique (CNRS, IBPC) in collaboration with Guillaume Stirnemann’s group at École normale supérieure . The project aims at the computational study of GPCR sensitivity to membrane lateral pressure , with close interaction with experimental biochemists and biophysicists including Laurent Catoire, Ewen Lescop, and Jean-Louis Banères. This is a strong fit for can...
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Chemistry
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Aix-Marseille Université
France
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1 month ago
Postdoctoral position at Aix-Marseille Université / LAI (Marseille-Luminy) in the project Modelling bacterial transport strategies in real-life environments . This postdoc sits at the interface of biophysics, active matter, stochastic transport, porous-media physics, and optimal control . The project studies magnetotactic bacteria , which align with Earth’s magnetic field while responding to chemical and oxygen cues. A key scientific goal is to understand how these bacteria navigate in heterogen...
Materials Science
Biophysics
Biology
+9 more
1 month ago
École Normale Supérieure
France
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5 months ago
Postdoctoral / Research Engineer opportunity at École normale supérieure Paris (ENS Paris) , France, focused on cancer cell invasion and intracellular trafficking . The project studies how cancer cells remodel the extracellular matrix and use invadopodia , organelle trafficking, and biomolecular condensates to drive invasion. The lab works in a highly collaborative environment with expertise in cell biology , cell biophysics , and synthetic biology , and collaborates with leading institutes incl...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+6 more
5 months ago
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University of Montpellier
France
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning Potentials and Molecular Simulation at the University of Montpellier, France. This postdoctoral opportunity is based in the interdisciplinary research environment of the LMGC and L2C in Montpellier, where condensed matter physics, mechanics, materials science, and molecular simulation come together in the MINT project (Multidisciplinary Insights into Nanopore pressure due to ion Trapping). The selected researcher will work within an international colla...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Computational Chemistry
+4 more
2 weeks ago
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
France
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble, France. This project focuses on probing conformational membrane protein dynamics by time-resolved X-ray solution scattering (TR-XSS) , a cutting-edge approach for watching biomolecular structural changes unfold in real time. You will join the ID09 team at the ESRF, a leading international research infrastructure for ultrafast X-ray science . The project investigates two high-impact membrane proteins: the zinc-transp...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
+6 more
2 months ago
Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit
France
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1 month ago
A PhD position is available at the Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit (MMSB) in Lyon, France, focused on the molecular mechanism of the multidrug ABC transporter BmrA. The project is part of the ANR STYMULATE project and runs for 36 months, with a start date in Q1 2027. The successful PhD student will work with Dr. Jean-Michel Jault and Dr. Cédric Orelle on ABC transporters and antibiotic resistance. Research activities include molecular biology, membrane protein production ...
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+10 more
1 month ago
Living costs in France
Estimated costs in France.
MonthlyYearly | France |
|---|---|
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.5k $6,000/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €91 $99/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique des Particules
France
Research Interests
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Particle Physics
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Positron Physics
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Université de Lorraine
France
Research Interests
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Université de Technologie de Compiègne
France
Research Interests
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Statistical Mechanics
Nanofluid Dynamics
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University of Montpellier
France
Research Interests
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Institut Laue-Langevin
France
Research Interests
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Aix-Marseille University
France
Research Interests
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