IPBS-Toulouse

Call for Post-doctoral fellows

The IPBS (Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology) is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers to apply for various postdoctoral fellowships (Marie Skłodowska-Curie, EMBO, FRM, etc.) and join our laboratory to carry out their research project.

List of potential research topics and supervisors

Supervisor Research project Keywords
Priyanka Sharma
Role of citrullination in transcription control and cancer progression
Epigenetics, Citrullination, Inflammation, Immune hijacking, RNA Biology, Aggressive cancers, Transcriptional plasticity, Patient derived organoids
Catherine Muller
Obesity and effect on Lipid-Mediated Tumor–Adipocyte Dialogue in Breast Cancer
Cancer, Tumor Microenvironment, Breast Cancer, Cell Metabolism, Lipids, Adipocytes – Obesity
Emma Lefrançais
Real-time visualization of pulmonary T cell dynamics during mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), T cell immunity, Intravital microscopy (MP-IVM), Lung immunology, Cell migration and dynamics, Extracellular matrix (ECM), Lung infection models, Host–pathogen interactions
Thomas Gensollen
How early-life interactions between the host immune system and the microbiota shape long-term immune imprinting and susceptibility to disease
Immunology, Microbiota, Imprinting, Mucosa, Flow cytometry
Kien-Lam Ung
Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of cell wall remodeling in pathogens
Carbohydrate modifications, host pathogen-interactions, infectious diseases, structural biology, cryo-EM
Andrew Atkinson Guillaume Ferré
Structural biology of membrane receptors
Protein expression and purification, Membrane proteins, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Hedia Marrakchi
Interdisciplinary approaches for understanding and targeting mycobacteria
Mycobacteria, Tuberculosis, Antibiotic resistance, drug target, cell envelope, lipid metabolism, biofilm

Note : The list is not definitive, upcoming projects will be included as they are confirmed.

Fundings opportunities

Most fundings provide living allowance, mobility allowance, family allowance (if applicable, research costs, travel and relocation support). However, each funding opportunity has specific eligibility requirements.

Candidates must hold a PhD or obtain it before the fellowship begins.

Application Process

  • Select the project in which you are interested
  • Send a detailed CV and cover letter (in one PDF document) to the contact listed in the job offer.

Email subject line:  IPBS_PF Application: [Supervisor Name]_[Candidate Name]

  • Internal deadline (to IPBS): 15 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early submissions are encouraged.

  • Expected starting date: From September 2026 to September 2027, depending on the funding

About IPBS

Located in Toulouse, in the sunny southwestern of France, IPBS is a leading research institute affiliated with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) – the largest public research organization in France – and the University of Toulouse.

IPBS conducts state-of the-art research in cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, structural biology and biophysics. It is a world leader in the discovery, characterization, validation and exploitation of novel pathways and pharmacological targets in the fields of cancer, infection, and inflammation. The institue combines molecular and cellular biology approaches and in vivo experiments.

Why Join IPBS?

We offer:

  • A cutting-edge research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities in molecular biology, structural biology, imaging, and omics technologies
  • A collaborative and international scientific community, committed to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity.
  • Affiliation with leading institutions. IPBS is jointly affiliated with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the University of Toulouse, ensuring strong integration within national and international research networks
  • A campus at the University of Toulouse, one of the most important scientific research clusters in France, offering a multidisciplinary education in the fields of science, health, engineering, and technology.
  • A supportive career development, including mentoring for fellowship applications, networking, and future job applications
  • Collaborative opportunities across multiple research centers in Toulouse and within European networks
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Call for Post-doctoral fellows