As part of the launch of the Bioengineering flagship initiative of the IdEx FORMULA, bringing together several partner institutes of Université Paris Cité (Cochin Institute, Institut Pasteur, Institut Jacques Monod, MSC, EDC), we are seeking to recruit a Research Engineer (RE).
The successful candidate will be embedded at the Cochin Institute, within the “Leukemia and Niche Dynamics” research team, and at the enSCORE platform of the Institut Jacques Monod. This unique dual affiliation offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to drive, support, and implement ambitious collaborative bioengineering projects, at the interface of cutting-edge biology, engineering, and translational research.
Main Responsibilities
The Research Engineer will work in close collaboration with the teams selected within the Bioengineering collaborative projects. Key responsibilities will include:
- Actively contributing to the design and implementation of advanced bioengineering systems, including microfabrication approaches, organoid culture, and perfused microfluidic devices.
- Training and supporting users across participating teams, fostering autonomy and best practices in the use of bioengineering platforms.
- Contributing to the standardization of protocols and promoting the dissemination and sharing of technical expertise among partner laboratories.
- Facilitating scientific and technical integration across the thematic axes of the FORMULA consortium (e.g. imaging, mechanobiology, and related disciplines), strengthening interdisciplinary synergy.
Candidate Profile
- Profile: PhD (or equivalent) in bioengineering, biophysics, cell biology, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong experience in microfabrication and stem cell/organoid culture; knowledge of perfused microfluidic systems preferred. iPSC culture and/or bioprinting are a plus.
- Qualities: Highly collaborative, autonomous, rigorous, well-organized, with strong communication skills.
Recruitment Terms
- Contract type: 18-month fixed-term contract (renewable)
- Preferred start date: 01/04/2026
- Salary: according to experience and the hosting institution’s salary scale
Work Environment
The Research Engineer will work across the Cochin Institute (Leukemia and Niche Dynamics team; https://institutcochin.fr/en/equipes/leukemia-andniche-dynamics and the enSCORE platform at the Institut Jacques Monod (https://www.ijm.fr/plateformes-et-plateauxtechniques/enscore-vf/), with inter-institute mobility, hands-on training, and access to cutting-edge bioengineering tools (iPSC-derived organoids, microfluidics, perfused systems).
Applications must include
- a detailed CV
- a cover letter
- two reference letters
Please send your application before 15 January to: diana.passaro@inserm.fr
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