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Structural Biology Professors and Supervisors in France
Professors in structural biology in france
207 professors found
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LJK
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Protein Folding
CNRS
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Macromolecular Science
Structural Biology
CNRS Univ Lyon
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Structural Biology
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Biology
INSERM U1054
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Chemistry
Plant Immunity
Sorbonne Université
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Sulfur Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Metalloenzyme
Université Paris Cité and Université de la Réunion and Université des Antilles
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Antibodies
Professor
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Structural Biology
Protein Chemistry
Intrinsicially Disorder Protein
Centre Inria at Université Côte d'Azur Valbonne France
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Macromolecular Science
Structural Biology
Professor (PU-CLEX2)
University of Montpellier
France
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Polymer Physics
Protein Chemistry
Nmr Spectroscopy
Macromolecular Science
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Popular positions
Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit
France
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1 month ago
3-year PhD position in Biochemistry in Lyon, France , at the Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry (MMSB) Unit , CNRS / Université Lyon. The project focuses on the molecular mechanism of a multidrug efflux pump belonging to the ABC transporter superfamily . The research will combine biochemistry , structural biology , and biophysics to understand how this membrane protein recognizes and transports different substrates, with the broader goal of uncovering the molecular mechanisms und...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+6 more
1 month 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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University Hospital Frankfurt
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Research Interests
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Research Interests
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