Postdoctoral researcher in molecular biology and neurobiology

Type of recruitment: Fixed-term contract position

Workload: Full-time

Job level: A - Researcher

Contract duration: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029

Location:
GIN Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences
31 Chemin Fortuné Ferrini
38700 La Tronche

Presentation of the organisation
GIN brings together teams in Grenoble specialising in the study of physiological and pathological processes of the nervous system and the development of innovative techniques to explore and treat them. Located on the Grenoble health campus, next to the University Hospital, GIN houses around 250 researchers, teacher-researchers, clinicians, engineers, technicians and students in a dedicated building. The postdoctoral researcher will join the translational regulation team working on normal and pathological conditions.
For more information : https://neurosciences.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/fr/l-institut/

Main responsibilities
You will join the translational regulation under normal and pathological conditions team led by Stéphane Belin and composed of two PhD students and a technician. The team works closely with the teams of Homaira Nawabi (GIN) and Sabine Chierici (DCM), who will also participate in the project.
You will be responsible for managing the project under the supervision of Stéphane Belin and will be required to carry out experiments related to the project described in the ANR project and to adapt the experimental approach according to the results. You will supervise the technical staff and the various students in the laboratory involved in the project (Bachelor's, Master's 1 and 2, PhD students).

Main activities

• Conduct experiments related to the project.
• Analyse the results.
• Propose new experiments based on the progress of the project.
• Keep the laboratory notebook up to date.
• Communicate with team members and collaborators on the progress of the project.
• Format the results for presentations/posters/articles.

Specific features of the position:

As the project relies on animal models, those involved in the project may be asked to come in on weekends or outside normal working hours depending on the needs of the animals and the experiments.
Supervisory duties:
Number of Category A staff supervised: N/A
Number of Category B staff supervised: 1
Number of Category C staff supervised: 1
Required skills:

• Implement cellular and molecular biology techniques (immunofluorescence, Western blot microscopy)
• Handling of mouse models of eye disease
• Surgery on animals (mice)
• Use of activity-specific software (image analysis)
• Design of experimental devices
• Drafting scientific documents
• Analytical reasoning skills
• Organisational skills
• Autonomy and rigour
• Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and management

Desired training, qualifications and experience:
PhD + training in animal experimentation

Remuneration:
From £2,900 gross per month, depending on experience.

For further information

About recruitment

Carlyne BENIERE, Recruitment Officer : [emailprotected]

About the position

Line manager and head of the ‘Translational Regulation in Normal and Pathological Conditions’ team : [emailprotected]

Why work at UGA

• Give meaning to your work.
• Enjoy the appeal of the region.
• Benefit from employee benefits.
• Balance your professional and personal life.
• Receive support in your career.
• Work on a dynamic campus.