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Research engineer, laboratory biologist
Nantes Université · Pays de la Loire · no closing date given

  1. 1 Check the conditions
  2. 2 Résumé and cover letter
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Interview and answer

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1 Check the conditions You are here

The job is open only to contract staff, not to civil servants. A PhD in biology is required.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: PhD in biology (chemistry-biology, biochemistry)

Experience: Experienced; 2 to 5 years of experience welcome

The profile they look for:

  • PhD in biology, chemistry-biology or biochemistry
  • Good command of molecular biology (PCR, cloning)
  • Good command of CRISPR-Cas9 tools
  • Experience in cell culture, ideally stem cells
  • Ability to work in a team and good organisation skills
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

Apply by email to Nantes University, with your CV and cover letter. The full offer is on the university's website.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Remote work is possible.
  • The offer says a 6-month contract, but the profile says 9 months: check the length.
  • Variable hours and weekend work are possible.
  • Work is across several sites in Nantes.

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