European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) 
Grenoble, France Offer Summary
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Grenoble, France, is hiring a Scientific Expert for its Eukaryotic Expression Facility. The role involves leading daily operations, advising users on recombinant protein production, developing tailored solutions, managing equipment and consumables, and training scientists. Candidates should hold a technical, master’s or PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, with proven experience in eukaryotic cell culture, construct design, and protein expression. The position is a 3‑year fixed‑term contract, renewable up to 9 years, with a monthly salary starting at €3,568.39 (Grade 5 or 6) plus benefits. The working language is English.
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Project Description
EMBL Grenoble is a leading centre for molecular structural biology, bringing together an international community of scientists, engineers, and support professionals. At the interface of structural biology and cell biology, we investigate fundamental questions in RNA and infection biology, eukaryogenesis, and the muscle cytoskeleton. By combining cutting-edge structural approaches with biochemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biophysics, we uncover molecular mechanisms that shape life across scales - from individual macromolecules to complex cellular systems.
EMBL Grenoble is looking for a Scientific Expert for the Eukaryotic Expression Facility, to support the production of recombinant proteins and protein complexes using insect, mammalian, and protist cell systems. These samples enable downstream characterization such as purification, functional characterisation, and structural and in-cell studies.
Furthermore, the facility also provides advanced Light Microscopy and Cell Sorting. The facility and its instrumentation are used extensively by EMBL Grenoble but also serve scientists across all EMBL sites and the Grenoble scientific community in partnership with EMBL.
As Scientific Expert, you will lead the day-to-day scientific and technical operation of the Eukaryotic Expression Facility and provide expert support to its users.
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Contract length: 3 years, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
Salary: Grade 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience, monthly salary starting from EUR 3.568,39 (after tax, and before 12.99% EMBL social security deductions) plus other paid benefits.
The working language of the institute is English. Please note that appointments on fixed-term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
Further information about this position can be obtained from the Head of the Eukaryotic Expression Facility, Eva Kowalinski (kowalinski@embl.fr, subject: Scientific Expert for Eukaryotic Expression Facility). See also http://www.embl.fr.
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
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Closing Date
30/09/2026