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Researcher in cardiac physiology and mechano-electrical coupling

INSERM · State civil service

En français : Chercheur en physiologie cardiaque et couplage mécano-électrique

This job in plain words

The hired person will study mechano-electrical coupling in human cardiomyocytes derived from stem cells. This is a one-year fixed-term contract in the PhyMedExp joint research unit, with remote work possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents, so not to civil servants. A PhD level is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in physiology, biology, cardiovascular sciences or a related field
Experience
Beginners accepted; prior experience in cardiovascular pathophysiology
Contract
Contract agents only; fixed-term contract of 1 year

The profile they want:

  • PhD in physiology, biology, cardiovascular sciences or a related field.
  • Knowledge of cardiac physiology and cell biology.
  • Hands-on skill in at least one approach: cell culture, imaging, proteins or mitochondria.
  • Ability to plan experiments and analyse data quantitatively.
  • Scientific rigour and carefully kept lab notebook.
  • Autonomy, team spirit and good organisation.

What you would do

  • Set up and maintain cultures of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes.
  • Study the effect of miRelax_1 on calcium and key coupling proteins.
  • Characterise excitation-contraction coupling and the response to stretch.
  • Analyse mitochondrial function and calcium exchanges.
  • Analyse, interpret and format experimental data.
  • Take part in consortium meetings and in sharing research results.

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. A CV and a cover letter are required.

Documents to send:

  • CV (required)
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Category A post, with no management duties.
  • The post is vacant from 01/01/2027.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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