Research Technician

The Gogl team at the Institute of Biology Valrose (iBV) is looking for a motivated technician (0–3 years of professional experience) to join an ANR-funded project led by Boglarka Zambo, starting in January 2027. The position combines experimental work on DNA–protein interactions and high-throughput methods with laboratory organization and support for day-to-day administrative tasks. 👥 Team: iBV, team Gogl
- Quantitative Interactomics and Disease-Related Networks 📍

Location:
iBV site Pasteur, Faculté de Médecine, 28 avenue de Valombrose, 06189 Nice, France 🔬Position: Research Technician (funding: ANR JCJC to Boglarka ZAMBO) 💶

Salary:
According to experience / institutional salary scale 📄Contract: Non-permanent, full-time ⏱️Duration: 1 year, renewable depending on funding and project progress 🧬 Project: Quantitative analysis of transcription factor–DNA interactions 🎓Profile: Technician diploma (Bac+2) in biology, biochemistry or a related field. 0-3 years of experience. 🇬🇧🇫🇷 Language: communication level English and French (supportive environment to learn languages) 🌐Contact: boglarka.zambo@univ-cotedazur.fr, Please send your CV along with your motivation letter. 📅Recruitment: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The project How does the strength of a transcription factor–DNA interaction influence gene regulation and cellular behavior? This ANR-funded project aims to understand how binding affinities are translated into transcriptional responses and ultimately cellular behavior and how disease related mutation modulate this system. A high-throughput quantitative interaction assay will provide the experimental foundation of the project, generating systematic measurements of transcription factor–DNA binding affinities. The position We are looking for a motivated and reliable technician to contribute to the day-to-day organization of the laboratory and to the development and implementation of the high-throughput quantitative assay, potentially using laboratory automation and robotics. The position will involve:
• Organizing and managing laboratory stocks, reagents and experimental workflows;
• Supporting the project leader with procurement and other day-to-day administrative tasks;
• Performing and optimizing high-throughput biochemical assays and their automation; Experience or strong interest in biochemistry, interactomics, high-throughput assays or laboratory robotics would be an advantage. Experience with all these techniques is not required: training will be provided, and the successful candidate will work closely with the project leader to establish and optimize the assay. Candidate profile: We are looking for someone who is:
• Reliable, organized and precise;
• Has good communication skills which is required for the organization/administration;
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for experimental tasks;
• Comfortable with logical and systematic problem-solving;
• Curious and motivated to learn and develop new experimental approaches; Working environment: The successful candidate will join an international and multidisciplinary research environment at the Institut de Biologie Valrose (iBV, site Pasteur), Nice, and will work closely with the project leader, Boglarka Zambo (CNRS Researcher). The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in quantitative biochemistry, high-throughput experimentation and molecular interaction analysis, while contributing directly to the development of a new research approach. No perfect English required — the team is supportive of different language levels and integration. Sufficient communication skills are expected to ensure effective interaction within the team. Company Description Institut de Biologie Valrose (iBV) is an international research institute affiliated with Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, and INSERM, renowned for fundamental research in developmental biology, cell biology, signaling, and human pathologies. The institute hosts 309 collaborators across 27 research groups and offers 10 state-of-the-art core facilities, including animal facilities, advanced imaging (PRISM), cytometry, and histopathology. iBV scientists publish regularly in leading international journals and collaborate with major private partners. Research groups address a wide spectrum of topics such as cell signaling, tissue growth, stem cells, neurogenesis, cancer, and cell migration, using diverse model organisms like Drosophila, yeast, mouse, nematode, zebrafish, and human cell lines. iBV attracts researchers from around the world, is home to multiple award-winning scientists, and benefits from numerous prestigious grants and international programs, offering a vibrant and highly collaborative environment.