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Biochemistry Professors and Supervisors in France
Professors in biochemistry in france
3,780 professors found
Professor
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Glucose Metabolism
Autophagy
assistant professor
Université d'Angers
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
CNRS
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Virology
Nmr Spectroscopy
Hepatitis C
Membrane Biology
Lecturer
Université de Lorraine
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Interactions
Supramolecular Chemistry
Professor
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Connective Tissue
Glycobiology
Université Paris Cité
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Rna Biology
Protein Synthesis
Translation Biology
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Phylogeny
Endosymbiosis
CNRS Délégation Ile-de-France Sud
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Photochemistry
Photosynthesis
Photobiology
Chaire de Professeur Junior CNRS
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Metabolomic
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Chemoinformatics
Has grant
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Popular positions
Université de Toulouse
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in electrification of carbonylation reactions at the University of Toulouse , within the Doctoral School SDM – Materials Sciences and the Coordination Chemistry Laboratory (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) . The project is titled Electrification of Carbonylation Reactions and focuses on sustainable catalysis , electrosynthesis , hydroformylation , electrocatalysis , homogeneous catalysis , heterogeneous catalysis , CO2 utilization , and organometallic chemistry . The thesis aims to develop a ...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
1 month ago
Laboratoire de Génie Chimique
France
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3 weeks ago
A postdoctoral position is available within the PhotoPick project at the Chemistry Laboratory of ENS Lyon (LCH). The research focuses on plasmonic nanoparticles, colloidal chemistry, and photopolymerization, making this a strong fit for candidates with interests in chemistry, materials science, and related physical chemistry topics. This LinkedIn post is a visibility/share post rather than a direct application call, and no deadline, funding details, or application portal are provided in the text...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photopolymerization
+3 more
3 weeks ago
École normale supérieure de Lyon
France
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3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral position at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR ENS-UCBL-CNRS 5182), France, in the area of plasmonic nanoparticles , polymerization in dispersed media , colloidal synthesis , and photopolymerization . The project (ANR PhotoPick ) focuses on the synthesis and surface modification of plasmonic nanoparticles, their role as solid stabilizers and photoinitiating systems, and the development of NPs-armored latex particles and functional hybrid materials. Research...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photopolymerization
+3 more
3 weeks 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
Popular professors
Research director, head of CIEL (Cerebral Imaging and Engineering Laboratory)
Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives
France
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Tissue Engineering
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Theranostic
Cerebrovascular Physiology
Assistant Professor
Institut Pasteur, CNRS, UMR3525, Microbial Evolutionary Genomics
France
Research Interests
Microbiology
Virology
Pathogen Biology
Bacteria
Antibiotic Resistance
Has grant
Associate professor
Toulouse INP
France
Research Interests
Crop Science
Food Science
Plant Biology
Postharvest Physiology
Phytohormones
Has grant
Opportunities these professors hire for
Université Paris Cité
France
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6 days ago
Funded Postdoctoral Position in Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology Dr. Anton Granzhan’s group is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in the Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Chemistry and Biochemistry (LCBPT, UMR8601) at Université Paris Cité, France. The project focuses on DNA three-way junction ligands for cancer therapy, combining bioorganic chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, synthetic chemistry, pharmacological chemistry, toxicological chemistry, and bioc...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
+5 more
6 days ago
Université de Perpignan Via Domitia
France
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD position in plant epigenetics and periderm formation under stress at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia in France, within the Plant Genome and Development Laboratory (LGDP) and co-hosted by the University of Girona's Cork Laboratory . This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in plant biology , molecular biology , biochemistry , genomics , plant physiology , and stress-related developmental processes. The project focuses on how plants form periderm under stre...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
+5 more
2 weeks ago
University of Lyon
France
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2 weeks ago
Funded PhD position in Molecular Microbiology at CNRS / Université Lyon 1 in Lyon, France . The SAB Team at MMSB is recruiting a PhD candidate to study how bacteria switch between growing and non-growing states, with a focus on pathogenesis, stress survival, and the CtrA pathway . The project uses Caulobacter crescentus as a model system and will involve characterization of candidate genes identified in Tn-seq screens. Research methods include CRISPRi , mutant construction, Western blots, protei...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
+4 more
2 weeks ago
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