Tracking the cellular origins regeneration
Postdoc in regenerative biology
Deadline for applications: 26 October 2025
Expected starting date: Early 2026
Expected starting date: Early 2026
A 3+ year post-doctoral fellowship is available at the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL) in France, to investigate the cellular basis of regeneration in the crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis. The project will focus on identifying progenitor cells that underpin leg regeneration, focusing on the sensory organ lineages of the leg.
Research topic
The project will be supervised by Michalis Averof.
Work environment
The postdoctoral fellow will join the Development, Regeneration and Evolution team of the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), located at the campus of the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon in the south of Lyon, France. The IGFL is an internationally renowned research centre. Scientific innovation and interdisciplinary collaborations are at the heart of our activities. The recruited postdoc will join the Development, Regeneration and Evolution team (www.averof-lab.org) and will participate in the team's weekly meetings, seminars, retreats and outreach activities. The team is international and our working language is English.
The project is funded for 3+ years by a grant from the Agence Nationale de la Recherche. The initial contract will be for 1 year, renewable up to 3+ years.
The project is funded for 3+ years by a grant from the Agence Nationale de la Recherche. The initial contract will be for 1 year, renewable up to 3+ years.
Qualifications
- PhD in developmental biology, or related fields such as regenerative biology, cell biology, molecular genetics
- Experience in microscopy (preferably live imaging), lineage tracing, and/or the development and use of transgenic tools
- Collaborative spirit and ability to communicate fluently in English
Candidates should submit a motivation letter and a CV in english.