Junior Professor Chair in Structural and Cellular Biology – Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Grenoble, France
Application deadline: 23 June 2025, 16:00 (Paris time)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a top-ranked research-intensive university located in Grenoble, known for its strong interdisciplinary collaborations and access to world-class scientific infrastructures. The Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS), an Instruct-ERIC center, is embedded within the EPN campus alongside EMBL, ESRF, and ILL, offering exceptional technological platforms in cryo-electron microscopy, NMR, and advanced microscopy. UGA is committed to fostering diversity, openness, and scientific integrity.
About this position Are you a motivated researcher with a strong background in structural and cellular biology, and expertise in cryo-electron microscopy or cryo-electron tomography? UGA invites applications for a tenure-track Junior Professor Chair focused on the in situ study of cellular nanomachines and macromolecular complexes, particularly in the context of infections or cellular stress. As a Junior Professor at UGA, you will lead an independent research program at IBS, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to a vibrant international scientific community. You will also participate in teaching across undergraduate and master’s levels in biochemistry, structural biology, infectiology, immunology, advanced microscopy, and biology/AI interfaces. This tenure-track position includes a start date of November 1, 2025, with promotion to full professor expected within 3 to 6 years. The successful candidate will benefit from access to world-leading research infrastructures and opportunities for collaboration at local, national, and European levels.
Your role
· Develop and execute an ambitious research program integrating structural and cellular biology approaches.
· Supervise doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and contribute to advanced teaching activities.
· Secure competitive funding and foster collaborations within IBS and partner institutions.
· Promote open science principles through publication, data sharing, and outreach.
Apply here:Applications must be submitted via the Galaxie/ODYSSEE portal by 23 June 2025, 16:00 Paris time
Contact for further information:Winfried Weissenhorn, Director, IBSEmail: winfried.weissenhorn@ibs.fr | Phone: +33 4 57 42 86 84Guy Schoehn, CNRS Research DirectorEmail: guy.schoehn@ibs.fr
Additional details are available in the attached document.
Find out more about the institute and technological platforms: https://www.ibs.fr/ https://www.isbg.fr and https://www.psb-grenoble.eu/
