The Institut Pasteur (Paris, France) announces an international call for a mid-career group leader position in the field of Fundamental Cell Biology. We encourage applications from outstanding individuals developing an ambitious research program in any area of Fundamental Cell Biology.
Successful applicants will be integrated into the cutting edge interdisciplinary environment offered within the Department of Cell Biology and Infection, which focuses on fundamental cell biology and infection biology at the interface with physics and mathematics. Further information can be found at: http://www.pasteur.fr/en/research/cell-biology-infection.
Institut Pasteur is located in central Paris and offers an unparalleled research environment through its state-of-the art research laboratories combining fundamental and translational research, integral biological services capability, cutting-edge scientific equipment, and technologically-advanced platforms (www.pasteur.fr/en).
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of scientific excellence. Successful candidates will be appointed with a permanent position. In addition, highly attractive packages to match the experience of the candidate will be provided, including institutional salaries (principal investigator, technician, secretary, post-doctoral fellows), a substantial contribution to running costs and equipment, access to on campus state-of-the-art technology core facilities, as well as support for relocation expenses and administrative matters.
Applicants should provide a single PDF file, containing in order:
- A brief introductory letter
- A Curriculum Vitae, list of 10 most important publications and a full publication list
- A description of past and present research activities (up to 3 pages, 1.5 spacing, times or arial 11)
- The proposed research project (up to 3 pages with 1.5 spacing, times or arial 11).
Candidates are encouraged to contact the head of the Department of Cell Biology and Infection, Chiara Zurzolo (zurzolo@pasteur.fr) for inquiries.
Candidates should send their formal applications by e-mail to the Director of Scientific Evaluation, Prof. Alain Israël, at the Institut Pasteur (cellbio2015@pasteur.fr).
Application deadline: October 31st, 2015. Short-listed candidates will be contacted in December 2015 for an interview that will take place early 2016.