Research Technician

Research
- Grenoble, France

EMBL Grenoble specializes in fundamental research in structural biology, and in developing state-of-the art instrumentation, methods and services. The site is located on the dynamic European Photon and Neutron science campus (EPN campus), together with other international and French research institutions.

EMBL is seeking to recruit a Research Technician in the Head of Unit’s Research Group at EMBL Grenoble, Prof. Kristina Djinovic Carugo. The Djinovic group is interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying the architecture and assembly of muscle sarcomeres, particular Z-discs and microbial metalloenzymes involved in complete ammonium oxidation and protection from chemical damage. We use integrative structural biology methods including X-ray crystallography, small-angle X-ray scattering, electron microscopy and complementary biophysical and biochemical approaches on proteins and reconstituted complexes.

Your role

You will provide specific technical support to research projects of Djinovic Group, and assist the lab in a variety of biochemical, biophysical and structural studies, including gene cloning, protein expression, purification, and characterization of purified protein by various biochemical and biophysical techniques. You are also expected to help with the management of the lab, together with Lab Manager of the research group.

Other main tasks include:

- General laboratory work: maintaining chemical stocks, keeping track of and managing laboratory supplies and ordering.
- To be responsible for equipment maintenance and repair, including communications with company representatives.
- To contribute to the training of students and fellows on laboratory practice and the equipment and techniques used.
- To actively participate in ongoing research projects in the Djinovic group

**Closing date**: 31 July 2023

Contract duration: 6 months

Grading: 4, 5 or 6; depending on individual experience and qualifications

Reference number: GR00210

You have
- A degree in a relevant field (biology or related disciplines).
- Working experience in molecular biology, molecular biophysics and biochemistry.
- Project management experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise and collaborate with other research teams.
- In a multi-lingual environment, excellent command of English is mandatory.

You might also have
- Previous experience in the use of biophysical instrumentation and sample preparation for structural studies or any structural biology technique will be an advantage.
- Fluency in French and other European languages would be an advantage.

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment.

What else you need to know

We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.

Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. The working language of the institute is English.

EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.