Postdoc position in Molecular Biology/Chemical Biology/Nucleic Acid Chemistry Covid-19 diagnostic researchcollaboration with 4Catalyzer/Homodeus (F/M)

Hiring date
Starting date :February 2021
Location
ESPCI Paris - PSL
10 Rue Vauquelin 75005 Paris
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Working environment and context

The École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris - PSL (ESPCI Paris - PSL) is both a Grande École of Engineering and a research institute (17 laboratories) of international renown with a strong culture of scientific excellence (6 Nobel Prizes). Teaching and research are at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how in physics, chemistry and biology.

Our institution is part of PSL University. Located in the heart of Paris, it brings together all areas of knowledge, innovation and creation. Ranked among the top 50 universities in the world, it trains researchers, artists, engineers, entrepreneurs and managers who are aware of their social, individual and collective responsibility in the field of research.

Hosting structure

ESPCI Paris PSL

ESPCI Paris PSL is a major institution of higher education (a French "Grande Écoled’ingénieurs"), an internationally renowned research center (6 Nobel Prizes), and a fertile ground forinnovation, with several start-ups foundedeach year. ESPCI is a highly multidisciplinary environment with teaching and research in physics, chemistry and biology.

Research mission

CBI - ESPCI Paris PSL LBC Team - Prof. Andrew Griffiths

Covid-19 diagnostic project

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century global crisis.  Widespread, frequent testing is the key to getting the world back on its feet. Current COVID-19 testing options are expensive, slow, and uncomfortable.

In collaboration with Homodeus Inc.(a 4Catalyzercompany, founded by Jonathan Rothberg, the pioneer of next-generation sequencing), ourgoal isto develop anaccurate, affordable, and simple testing that can be done anywhere —from the point of care to the home. We aim to make testing available to everyone around the world, for COVID-19 today and any pathogen tomorrow.

Skills

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to work on Covid-19 diagnostictest development.Requirements areexperience in molecular biology, chemical biology, nucleic acid chemistry or related fields, with expertise in nucleic acid amplification and detection chemistries highly desirable.

Flexibility, autonomy, the ability to work in a highly multidisciplinary team and good interpersonal skills are essential.

Non discrimination, openness and transparency

Our institution, like PSL University as a whole, is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within its communities. We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, which we will ensure are selected through an open and transparent recruitment process.

Application process

Address your applications(CV + cover letter) by email to:

Prof. Andrew GRIFFITHS

ESPCI Paris – LBC Team

10 Rue Vauquelin - 75005 Paris

job-lbc@espci.fr

Contact

Andrew

Prof. GRIFFITHS

job-lbc@espci.fr

Access

ESPCI Paris – LBC Team

10 Rue Vauquelin - 75005 Paris

Metro line 7 station Censier daubenton, Bus 21,27

Other information

Recherche principalSciences biologiques
WageSalary : according to professional experience
Reference
10314
Published on 18/12/2020
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Postdoc position in Molecular Biology/Chemical Biology/Nucleic Acid Chemistry Covid-19 diagnostic researchcollaboration with 4Catalyzer/Homodeus (F/H)

Hiring date Starting date :February 2021 Location 10 Rue Vauquelin 75005 Paris
Établissement ESPCI Paris - PSL

Working environment and context

The École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris - PSL (ESPCI Paris - PSL) is both a Grande École of Engineering and a research institute (17 laboratories) of international renown with a strong culture of scientific excellence (6 Nobel Prizes). Teaching and research are at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how in physics, chemistry and biology.

 

Notre établissement fait partie de l'Université PSL. Située au cœur de Paris, celle-ci fait dialoguer tous les domaines du savoir, de l'innovation et de la création. Classée parmi les 50 premières universités mondiales, elle forme au plus près de la recherche des chercheurs, artistes, ingénieurs, entrepreneurs ou dirigeants conscients de leur responsabilité sociale, individuelle et collective.

Hosting structure

ESPCI Paris PSL

ESPCI Paris PSL is a major institution of higher education (a French "Grande Écoled’ingénieurs"), an internationally renowned research center (6 Nobel Prizes), and a fertile ground forinnovation, with several start-ups foundedeach year. ESPCI is a highly multidisciplinary environment with teaching and research in physics, chemistry and biology.

Research mission

CBI - ESPCI Paris PSL LBC Team - Prof. Andrew Griffiths

Covid-19 diagnostic project

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century global crisis.  Widespread, frequent testing is the key to getting the world back on its feet. Current COVID-19 testing options are expensive, slow, and uncomfortable.

In collaboration with Homodeus Inc.(a 4Catalyzercompany, founded by Jonathan Rothberg, the pioneer of next-generation sequencing), ourgoal isto develop anaccurate, affordable, and simple testing that can be done anywhere —from the point of care to the home. We aim to make testing available to everyone around the world, for COVID-19 today and any pathogen tomorrow.

Skills

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to work on Covid-19 diagnostictest development.Requirements areexperience in molecular biology, chemical biology, nucleic acid chemistry or related fields, with expertise in nucleic acid amplification and detection chemistries highly desirable.

Flexibility, autonomy, the ability to work in a highly multidisciplinary team and good interpersonal skills are essential.

Non discrimination, ouverture et transparence

Notre établissement, comme l'ensemble de l'Université PSL, s’engage à soutenir et promouvoir l’égalité, la diversité et l’inclusion au sein de ses communautés. Nous encourageons les candidatures issues de profils variés, que nous veillerons à sélectionner via un processus de recrutement ouvert et transparent.

Application process

Address your applications(CV + cover letter) by email to:

Prof. Andrew GRIFFITHS

ESPCI Paris – LBC Team

10 Rue Vauquelin - 75005 Paris

job-lbc@espci.fr

Contact

Andrew Prof. GRIFFITHS

job-lbc@espci.fr

Access

ESPCI Paris – LBC Team

10 Rue Vauquelin - 75005 Paris

Metro line 7 station Censier daubenton, Bus 21,27

Other information

Recherche principal : Sciences biologiques
Wage : Salary : according to professional experience
Reference

10314

Published on 18/12/2020

Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)