2-year postdoc position, at LIPM, Toulouse, France__
To study the mode of action of the F-box "GALA" type III effector
proteins of /Ralstonia solanacearum /on Arabidopsis.
_Location:_
The LIPM (www.toulouse.inra.fr/centre/lipm), in Toulouse, France, is a
dynamic and international group of researchers studying plant-microbe
interactions. It provides an excellent scientific environment and
facilities to carry out this project.
_The Position:_
Together with the project leader, a PhD student and technical assistance
(protein biochemistry, plant transformation and microscopy facilities),
the candidate will carry out Arabidopsis molecular genetics, cell
biology and E3-ubiquitine ligase related biochemistry in order to
identify and characterize the targets of the GALA proteins injected by
/R. solanacearum /in plant cells in order to understand the contribution
of these type III effectors to the virulence of this bacterium.
_References:_
*Angot, A., Vergunst, A., Genin, S., and Peeters, N. (2007).
Exploitation of eukaryotic ubiquitin signaling pathways by effectors
translocated by bacterial type III and type IV secretion systems. PLoS
Pathog /3/, e3.
*Angot, A., Peeters, N., Lechner, E., Vailleau, F., Baud, C.,
Gentzbittel, L., Sartorel, E., Genschik, P., Boucher, C., and Genin, S.
(2006). /Ralstonia solanacearum /requires F-box-like domain-containing
type III effectors to promote disease on several host plants. Proc Natl
Acad Sci U S A /103/, 14621-14625.
The candidate should have experience, with a proven track record of
publication, in plant molecular genetics, protein biochemistry and/or
cell biology. The candidate is expected to have a strong enthusiasm (not
necessary previous experience) for plant-pathogenic bacteria
interactions. Good English scientific communication skills are essential.
Annual Gross salary of 25 611 EUR (expected Net salary around 1800
EUR/month including health and unemployment benefits).
Starting the 1^st of February 2008 or soon after.
_Application:_
Please send email inquiry and application, with subject header "postdoc
GALA", to Nemo Peeters (peeters from toulouse.inra.fr
<mailto:peeters from toulouse.inra.fr>). Application should contain a cover
letter outlining previous experience, a curriculum vitae and up to three
reference contact details.
_Living in Toulouse:_
Fourth largest city in France, Toulouse is attractive in terms of
cultural and sport activities. The South of France is renowned for its
quality of life!
--
Dr Nemo Peeters
CR1 INRA
LIPM
www.toulouse.inra.fr/centre/lipm/
UMR 441-2594 (INRA-CNRS)
BP 52627 Chemin de Borde Rouge-Auzeville
31326 Castanet Tolosan France
